Transportation Engineer ; Engineering); State Highway Design

Introduction

Are you interested in being part of a team designing improvements on Connecticut's highway system and having a positive effect on safety and traffic operation in local communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT),is now accepting applications for an exciting opportunity as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) within the State Design Unit in the Division of Highway Design at our Newington Headquarters.

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• 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 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.

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift
• Location:
  
  Newington, CT
• Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available.
• A valid driver's license is required.

• Recommend and implement effective solutions;
• Contribute to providing a safe and efficient transportation system;
• Implement bicycle and pedestrian improvements along highways;
• Work with community groups and elected officials;
• Utilize computer software to design roadway elements;
• Showcase your oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary.

A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained. Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer-in-Training license number (if applicable), Professional Engineer license (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.

Learn more about our mission, vision, and values!

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation engineering projects or studies in the following areas: administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.

Transportation Engineer 2’s in Highway Design work as part of an engineering team responsible for the development of projects that improve the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State’s transportation system and find solutions to challenging roadway and multi-modal improvement problems. The State Design Unit consists of in-house highway design engineers who provide lead or support services in the development of capital projects such as intersection improvements, modern roundabouts, multi-use trails, corridor improvements, complete street upgrades, bridge replacements, and more.

Duties include:

• Developing three-dimensional roadway models using CAD software;
• Developing and analyzing multiple design alternatives for transportation improvement projects;
• Preparing design plans, profiles, cross sections, and design details for State projects;
• Analyzing and designing complex stormwater drainage systems;
• Developing project designs that incorporate multi-modal facilities to address the needs of drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users;
• Designing roadside safety elements, including guiderail and concrete barrier;
• Engaging in stakeholder outreach with municipal leaders, neighborhood groups, businesses, homeowners, and the traveling public;
• Developing plans and supporting documentation for environmental permits;
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