Traffic Safety Engineer

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). now accepting applications from eligible and interested DOT employees, for a Traffic Safety Engineer (Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) position within Traffic Safety in the Division of Traffic Engineering, Bureau of Engineering and Construction, at our Newington Headquarters!

• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time (40 Hours), First Shift, Monday - Friday
• Location:
  
  Newington, CT
• Hybrid (in office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available

The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Safety Engineering Unit’s highest priority is the prevention of fatal and serious injury crashes involving all road users on state and local roadways in Connecticut. It's part of everything we do, and the reason why you may notice new types of roadway configurations, signals, signs, and pavement markings being put into service in Connecticut. Our engineers are constantly searching for new and innovative solutions proven to save lives and reduce serious injuries through the implementation of Connecticut's Strategic Highway Safety Plan and the Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Safety Engineering also develops transportation policies, standards, guidelines, and practices related to highway safety, and advocates the use and implementation of the Highway Safety Manual. We also help build and strengthen relationships between State and Local officials to help prevent and resolve roadway safety issues on all public roads in Connecticut.

• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Work at an award-winning agency! CTDOT was 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!
• We also offer 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 DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.
• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

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 driver's license is required and must be maintained.

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…