CAD Coordinator - Transportation Engineer 3

State of Connecticut•Newington, CT

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 within the Division of Facilities and Transit, Digital Delivery Technology Unit. This role supports the development of projects and initiatives to enhance the safety, capacity, and efficiency of Connecticut’s transportation system. The position involves providing design/engineering support to develop complex 2D and 3D models for highway and bridge projects, utilizing these models for engineering, construction, and asset management purposes to support BIM implementation. The role requires staying current with emerging road and bridge technologies, including digital delivery, data management, digital twins, generative design, ISO-19650, and CAD to GIS. Collaboration with national BIM leaders through groups like HEEP and FHWA is expected. Responsibilities include managing CAD Applications using Bentley OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Designer, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, as well as developing training guides and providing training to in-house employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity.
Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years' must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering).
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, maintenance, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic; operational methodologies and established policies.
Knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports.
Considerable analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies.
Ability to analyze plans and estimates.
Supervisory ability.
Must possess and retain a valid driver’s license.
Must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience using 3D CAD Design Software such as Bentley OpenRoads, OpenBridge, or AutoCAD
Experience coordinating effectively with other Department units, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies
Experience using Office365, Power BI, and GIS software
Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills
Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering related issues
Experience preparing and reviewing complex technical reports and documents
Experience working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments

Responsibilities

Provide design/engineering support to develop complex and complete 2D and 3D models for highway and bridge projects during the design and construction phases.
Utilize models and associated data for engineering, construction, and asset management purposes to support the continued implementation of BIM throughout the agency.
Stay at the forefront of emerging road and bridge technologies, including digital delivery, data management, digital twins, generative design, modeling and analysis, ISO-19650, model as the legal document, and CAD to GIS.
Collaborate with BIM leaders from around the country through groups such as The Highway Engineering Exchange Program (HEEP) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Manage CAD Applications, using Bentley OpenRoads Designer and OpenBridge Designer as well as Bentley Infrastructure Cloud.
Help in-house employees, develop training guides, and provide training as necessary.
Oversees work of lower level engineers and performs complex design work.
Designs difficult foundations and bridges of advanced design.
Makes field inspection of bridge sites to obtain information necessary for design of important structures.
Oversees field inspection of structural condition of existing structures and preparation of sketches, plans and recommendations for adequate repair.
Acts as liaison between towns and state as consulting engineer in repair of bridges.
Oversees and conducts research on materials incorporated in bridges, highways, and miscellaneous structures and maintenance and construction methods in field.
Oversees state and consultant engineers in review of storm sewer and culvert designs and computations prepared by Design division and contracting engineers for watersheds of 650 acres and less.
Provides technical advice to Design division and District Engineers on pollution control measures and unusual storm sewer and culvert designs.
Prepares computations for storm sewer and culvert designs.
Attends field reviews on all new designs for highway projects.
Recommends revisions to improve drainage design.
Oversees laboratory work on soil samples for determination of void ratio, water content, specific gravity, grain size distribution, plasticity limits, permeability, optimum moisture content, confined and unconfined compressive strength, direct shear and consolidation.
Prepares detailed geotechnical reports and recommendations.
Oversees analyses, computations, preparation of plans and data relating to hydraulic problems encountered in planning and design of highways.
Performs hydrographic analysis and flood routing for retention basin designs.
Serves as expert witness in court cases.
Reviews drainage design on major permit applications for shopping centers and housing developments.
Assists in preparation and updating of Drainage Manual.
Oversees engineers, electricians and technicians in design or maintenance of extensive highway lighting, traffic light installations and computerized traffic control systems.
Performs complex work in preparation of plans, specifications and estimated cost of electrical contracts and work.
Oversees inspection of electrical construction and maintenance work and preparation of monthly and final estimates.
Coordinates preliminary surveys and planning of engineering requirements for construction and maintenance of electrical installations with state utilities.
Assists in coordination of work of design engineers with consulting engineers in preparation of plans to determine contract documents.
Recommends treatment of alignment, grade, surface and drainage features.
Makes project reports and analyzes comparative routes for economy, feasibility and utility.
Oversees activities of engineers and technical assistants engaged in review and processing of major traffic generator studies, highway traffic engineering investigations, surveys, design and research.
Reviews reports from investigators and subordinates.
Prepares final reports and recommendations applying to traffic signs, signals, markings, control devices, illumination, channelization, detour and route designations.
Represents department in state, town, public meetings.
Oversees and reviews plans, specifications and cost estimates for adjustment of relocation of public utilities in conflict with design and layout of construction for purpose of establishing their engineering adequacy.
Determines extent to which state shall reimburse utility companies for costs incurred.
Prepares and reviews agreements governing terms involved.
Represents state in negotiations with Federal Highway Administration for reimbursement of funds to state.
Confers with consulting, engineers, corporate, municipal planners, departmental personnel and others involved in coordinating utility adjustments with highway reconstruction work.
Advises departmental auditors on acceptability of credits offered or claims for payment made.
Conducts field and office investigations of engineering, technical or other problems and prepares reports for higher level employees.
Analyzes problems and recommends effective solutions.
Assists in establishment of policy, procedures and methods.
Represents department in legislative matters.
Assists in development and review of department contracts.
Performs related duties as required.
As assigned by the supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews unit work.
Provides staff training and assistance.
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations.
Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
Recommends policies and standards.
Prepares reports and correspondence.
Performs related duties as required.