Transportation Engineer ; Engineering Traffic Engineering

The State of Connecticut,Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for aTransportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) position within the Division of Traffic Engineering, in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balanceto all employees
• Work for an award-winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
• The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All CTDOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

Transportation Engineer 3’s in the Division of Traffic Engineering lead 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 by researching and applying 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 (in‑office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available
• Salary commensurate with education and/or experience

• Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary.
• Applicants must possess and retain a valid driver’s license.
• Please list your Driver’s license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, if applicable, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.

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

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