Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Engineering
Civil Engineering -
Construction
Civil Engineering
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.
Position Highlights- Schedule:
Full-Time (40 Hour), First Shift, Monday
- Friday - Location:
Newington, CT - This position is hybrid and is eligible for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the telework Policy. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
- This position is part of the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.
- Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- 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!
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.
The Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) position is responsible for assisting a Transportation Engineer 3 (TE3) in acting as a liaison between the Construction Districts, other Units, and the Division of Construction Operations. In this role you will assist a Transportation Engineer 3 in reviewing project records and performing other project related functions. The successful candidate will verify the completeness and correctness of project documentation and final packages for construction projects and perform related duties.
Duties- Reviewing construction project records, reports, Federal Vouchers
- Verifying contract time calculations, comparing estimates vs financial disbursements
- Comparing materials testing requirements to pay quantities
- Reviewing calculations, reviewing project plans and specifications
- Verifying project requirements are met prior to processing acceptance forms
- Reviewing all required project documentation in accordance with the procedures stated in CTDOT’s Construction Manual
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct 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.
Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!
Purpose of job class (Nature of Work)In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the following areas: construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, operations, or maintenance.
Examples of Duties- Inspects construction projects
- Acts as a team member in preparation of plans and estimates for construction or maintenance of bridges, structures and…
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