Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering)

State of Connecticut • Newington, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking a Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) for the Traffic Signals, Electrical Section in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Traffic Engineering in Newington, CT. This role involves designing and reviewing electrical elements for traffic control signals and other electrical needs on State roadways. The position requires preparing plans using CAD software, specifications, and estimates for electrical elements related to transportation projects. Coordination with utilities on Traffic Engineering signal projects and ensuring compliance with NESC, NEC, and PURA codes/regulations is essential. The engineer will also review and approve product data submittals, conduct field inspections, and prepare power letters to determine electricity costs for State-owned signal equipment. Additionally, the role involves providing technical assistance in researching and developing specifications for new technology. Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews, potentially outside of normal working hours, and must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license. The position offers professional growth, development opportunities, and a healthy work/life balance. CTDOT has received recognition as Employer of the Year by CSCE and WTS CT Employer of the Year for 2024. The Newington, CT Headquarters facility offers an on-site fitness center, cafeteria, and EV charging, with ample free parking and easy access from major highways and public transportation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and one (1) year of experience in transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering.
• Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Availability to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of an accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Experience preparing plans, specifications and estimates for traffic signal projects and reviewing traffic signal designs prepared by consultants, ensuring code and utility regulations compliance
• Experience managing traffic signal installation projects including coordination with utilities
• Experience establishing traffic signal design practices, and maintaining and updating traffic design specifications
• Experience with CTDOT Standard Specifications and CTDOT Design Manuals
• Experience using CAD and other engineering design software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Access
• Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills
• Experience efficiently managing large workloads
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Responsibilities

• Design and review of electrical elements for traffic control signals and other electrical needs on State roadways
• Prepare plans using CAD software
• Prepare specifications and estimates for electrical elements related to transportation projects
• Coordinate with utilities on Traffic Engineering signal projects and ensure NESC, NEC, and PURA codes/regulations are met
• Review and approve product data submittals from contractors for signal equipment
• Conduct field inspection and ensure electrical elements of traffic signals are constructed per contract documents
• Prepare power letters used to determine electricity costs for State-owned signal equipment
• Provide technical assistance in researching and developing specifications for new technology
• Perform related duties as required

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance
• On-site, low-cost fitness center
• On-site cafeteria
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
• Ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level