Transportation Engineer ; Construction Engineering FQ

Position Overview

Transportation Engineer 3 – Construction Engineering
Division of Construction Operations, Central Construction Unit, Headquarters, Newington, CT.

Responsible for leading subletting and civil rights efforts, managing construction record management system, and supervising staff.

• Lead and supervise staff in the Civil Rights program and Subletting, liaising with DCO, District, and Office of Contract Compliance.
• Collect, record, prepare, and analyze EEO/DBE/SBE program data.
• Assist with payroll monitoring and enforcement of state and federal labor rules.
• Prepare reports for transportation project expenditures.
• Provide written responses on contract changes, transfers, reassignments, or disposal of contract work.
• Conduct research and prepare administrative reports.
• Assist in developing or revising construction specifications and procedures.
• Manage records and files, review contracts for conformance, and recommend best practices.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide training to staff and industry partners.
• Perform related duties as required.

• General
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and three (3) years of transportation construction engineering experience.
• Special
  
  Experience:
  
  One (1) year of experience at the working level in a professional transportation construction engineering capacity.
• Substitutions: Possession of LS or PE licensure, land surveyor‑in‑training or engineer‑in‑training licensure, Level III NICET certification, 20‑302 credit, or a Master’s degree as documented.
• Knowledge of transportation construction engineering principles, highway construction methods, administrative and financial controls, analytical and communication skills, information systems, and supervisory ability.

• Experience with Subletting, DBE, and SBE program administration.
• Experience in project management, conflict resolution, schedule review, change orders, and negotiations.
• Data collection and reporting experience to leadership.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead and supervise staff.
• Proficiency in AASHTOWare, Microsoft Office, CTDOT COMPASS, Power‑BI, or similar software.
• FE, EIT, or P.E. license and engineering degree.

• Salary effective 6/26/26.
• Salary commensurate with education and/or experience.

• State employee benefits.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Employment in an award‑winning agency (CTDOT).

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