Transportation Engineer ; Engineering; Cost Estimating Section

Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) – Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Project Controls Unit, Cost Estimating section, Headquarters, Newington, CT.

• First Shift
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Hybrid (in‑office/telework) may be available
• Location:
  
  CTDOT Headquarters, Newington, CT
• Valid driver’s license required

The primary responsibility is administering and maintaining the AASHTOWare Project (AWP) software suite, including the cost estimating module, and supporting its use across the agency.

• Assist with user account management, new module implementation, and enhancement coordination for AWP
• Develop training guides and videos, and design reports in AWP and PowerBI
• Assist with the 2027 implementation of AWP’s Asset Tracker module
• Prepare engineer’s estimates for smaller capital projects immediately prior to bidding
• Evaluate contractor bids, compile post‑bid analysis, and verify bids are fair and reasonable
• Use AWP to review design estimates and build engineer’s estimates, considering scope, recent bid data, commodity pricing, schedule, and complexity

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Two (2) years of professional transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering experience
• For state employees: at least one (1) year of experience at the level of Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) or Construction Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners may substitute for the bachelor’s degree
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) licensure may substitute for the bachelor’s degree
• A Master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of general experience

• Experience with AASHTOWare Project and tailoring the software to specific needs
• Experience in data management, relational databases, and data analytics methods
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and work independently
• Experience presenting complex information to diverse audiences, including officials and stakeholders
• Experience writing technical reports, especially with PowerBI
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, and related software
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• Knowledge of transportation engineering disciplines such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, drainage, hydraulics, and pavement design
• Proficiency with computer‑aided design and drafting (CADD) applications
• Technical ability to prepare engineering and administrative reports
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical ability to evaluate engineering, highway, structural, pavement design, hydraulic and traffic problems
• Capability to perform complex mathematical calculations and interpret plans and specifications

• May be exposed to danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments
• Moderate discomfort from exposure to year‑round weather conditions

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Health‑balanced work/life environment
• On‑site low‑cost fitness center, cafeteria, and electric vehicle charging station
• Ample free parking and easy access from major highways and public transportation

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.