Transportation Supervising Engineer; Engineering

Recruitment #FQ-001

Location:

Newington, CT
Date Opened: 11/6/2026 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: 11/19/2026 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for an exciting Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) opportunity in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Facilities and Transit, Hydraulics and Drainage section at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.

• Monday – Friday
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift
• Location:
  
  CTDOT Headquarters in Newington, CT
• Hybrid (in-office/telework) may be available

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

The CTDOT has a challenging opening for a Transportation Supervising Engineer involved in all aspects of hydraulic engineering and water resource matters related to transportation facilities and projects.

Engineers in the Hydraulics and Drainage (H&D) section:

• Provide specialized engineering, technical support and policy advice on all storm water and water resource management issues related to the planning, permitting, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation facilities;
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, hydraulic design and/or review of storm drainage systems, culverts, highway or railroad bridges over waterways, detention facilities, dams and related hydraulic structures;
• Perform bridge scour analysis, prepare revetment and scour countermeasure design and assist with bridge scour monitoring;
• Prepare flood management certifications and other permit documentation;
• Provide design support and technical advice to other Department units on hydraulic and drainage activities associated with the design and/or maintenance of transportation facilities;
• Review commercial development proposals brought before the Office of State Traffic administration and district permit offices.

• This position requires active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302.
• Applicants must be available to travel to and attend trainings, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, emergency responses, etc., both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.

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.

We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the DOT to deliver our mission.

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,…