Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction within the Quality Assurance Unit in Newington.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
- Join 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!
- Hybrid
- First Shift
- Full‑time, 40 hours per week
- Location:
Newington, CT. - Hybrid (in office/telework) available following initial training period
The Division of Construction Operations (DCO) administers construction and maintenance projects statewide from design to final acceptance. This office is involved with Alternative Project Delivery, Construction Claims & Litigation, E‑Construction, Materials Testing and Central Surveys. The Quality Assurance Unit is responsible for Pavement Advisory Team, Work Zone Safety, Value Engineering, Records Examination, Constructability Plan Reviews, and Standard Specifications revisions.
The Division of Construction Operations – Advisory Team's primary role is to continually provide technical support to the Connecticut Department of Transportation units to improve the design, construction, and administration of various statewide construction projects.
Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) will provide support to construction engineers regarding best practices and proper fulfillment of construction specification, plan, and contract requirements with a focus on roadway structure and pavement related activities. Conduct field reviews to disseminate information on proper construction practices, determine lessons learned feedback for construction and design engineers, identify recurring design and construction issues, recommend improvements, and help develop and improve construction specifications.
The position also conducts training for construction engineers and researches, promotes, and supports new technologies and construction practices that improve performance, safety, reduce costs, and meet specified levels of quality. This position will also assist DCO with other related assignments.
- Inspect construction projects
- Act as a team member in preparation of plans and estimates for construction or maintenance of bridges, structures and highways
- Review shop plans
- Oversee collection, recording, preparation and analysis of data pertaining to materials testing and transportation planning
- Assist in budget preparation, report writing, general planning and administration of unit work from an engineering coordination and technical standpoint
- Prepare research and administrative reports
- Assemble and prepare contracts and unit cost figures
- Plan budgetary requirements
- Lead survey parties or act as chief inspector of highway construction projects
- Oversee field and office work in surveys
- Perform complex tasks using an analytical stereoplotter and a CADD system
- Oversee and plan work of technical aides in maintenance, taking and analyzing test borings
- Perform related duties as required
- Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of more than one specialized field in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys and materials testing
- Skill in use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) applications
- Technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports
- Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze and evaluate construction location problems and provide effective solutions
- Perform complex mathematical calculations
- Develop and interpret plans and specifications
A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and two (2) years of experience in a professional transportation construction engineering or transportation engineering capacity. For state employees one (1) year of experience must…
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