Transportation Engineer ; Engineering; Traffic Engineering - FQ

Introduction

If you want to advance initiatives to plan, develop, and construct exciting transportation improvement projects in Connecticut, read below and apply now! The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) position within the Division of Traffic Engineering, Traffic Project Design, in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.

The role leads the development of projects and initiatives that enhance the safety, capacity, and efficiency of Connecticut’s transportation system. They manage and coordinate traffic designs, studies, and investigations on state roadways to address complex roadway and multi‑modal challenges and reduce crashes through innovative solutions such as modern roadway configurations, traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings proven to improve safety and save lives.

• First Shift, Full Time, 40 hours per week Monday through Friday
• Location:
  
  Newington, CT (Hybrid work available)
• Travel required for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews both within and outside the normal working hours
• Valid driver’s license required (provide license number, expiration date, and issuing state)

• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, if applicable
• Other relevant licenses or certifications to be listed in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section

As one of Connecticut’s largest state agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. Our mission is to improve quality of life through transportation by maintaining a significant infrastructure system essential to mobility for residents and businesses while supporting economic and community development and preserving environmental and cultural resources. We are committed to cultivating a diverse staff that reflects the communities we serve.

Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

This class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or performing complex engineering or related tasks in areas such as administration, bridge design, drainage, electronics, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulatory compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic, or utilities.

• Oversee work of lower‑level engineers and perform complex design work for foundations and bridges.
• Conduct field inspections of bridge sites and structural conditions to collect information for design and repair recommendations.
• Serve as liaison between towns and the state as consulting engineer in bridge repair and reconstruction projects.
• Research materials for bridges, highways, and structures; oversee laboratory testing of soil and materials for geotechnical reports.
• Review and provide technical advice on storm sewer and culvert designs; prepare computations and recommendations.
• Attend field reviews for new highway project designs and recommend drainage improvements.
• Coordinate electrical and traffic control system designs; prepare specifications, estimates, and oversight of construction.
• Prepare complex reports and analyses for traffic control devices, signage, and safety evaluations.
• Represent the department in public meetings and negotiate with the Federal Highway Administration regarding reimbursement.

• Extensive knowledge of transportation engineering principles including bridge, highway, and traffic design.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical report development skills.
• Proficient communication, both oral and written.
• Ability to interpret and apply information systems and technologies.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills to oversee team activities.

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.

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