Transportation Supervising Engineer; Engineering

Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) (40 Hour)
Recruitment #FQ-001

Location:

Newington, CT
Date Opened: 9/18/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $120,048 - $168,617/year (
* Salary commensurate with education and/or experience)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 10/1/2026 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) Rail Design opportunity within the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail Design in Newington, CT.

* Salary may be commensurate with education and/or experience in accordance with the P-4 union contract.

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift
• Location:
  
  Newington, CT
• Hybrid work environment (This position is eligible to apply 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.)

The Transportation Supervising Engineer will be responsible for leading the Office of Rail Signal and Communications section and the Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS) section. This position requires a highly experienced and technically proficient engineer capable of managing and overseeing complex rail systems across multiple rail lines within the state. The role demands exceptional leadership, project management, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of critical infrastructure projects.

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

In the Department of Transportation and Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervising engineers and other staff engaged in engineering and/or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.

• Supervise the work of engineers, technicians, and other technical and/or clerical personnel in specialized engineering operations related to railroad sections.
• Schedule, assign, oversee, and review the work of staff.
• Provide staff training and assistance and conduct performance evaluations.
• Determine priorities, plan section work, and establish and maintain section procedures.
• Supervise research on economic, financial, and administrative aspects of transportation projects.

• Act as Project Manager for multiple multi-million-dollar rail projects, including railroad electrification, signalization, security enhancements, traction power, and communications.
• Coordinate design-related elements of construction projects to ensure successful and timely completion.
• Prepare special reports, cost estimates, standards, specifications, and fee schedules for consultants, engineers, surveyors, or contractors.

• Review detailed plans, specifications, or studies of complex engineering problems…