Transportation Engineer 2 (Land Surveying)
About The Position
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Engineer 2 in the Division of Construction Operations, Central Survey Section, at its headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. This advanced production-level position supports the Principal Engineer of Surveys and contributes to CTDOT’s obligations under Connecticut General Statutes by helping develop property acquisition maps, release maps, and State Right of Way maps. The role includes analyzing land records, interpreting CTDOT Right of Way maps, preparing property acquisition and release maps with Bentley ORD CADD software, reviewing mapping data produced by peers and subordinate staff, updating procedural workflows, and communicating with CTDOT and consulting engineers and other employees. The job class may also involve a broader range of transportation engineering work, including surveys, construction engineering, mapping, testing, and maintenance. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on a hybrid schedule and first shift, Monday through Friday. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license must be maintained, and the incumbent may be required to travel. Work may involve exposure to highway or construction hazards and discomfort from year-round weather conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and two years of experience in a professional transportation construction engineering or transportation engineering capacity.
- For state employees, one year of experience must have been at the level of Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) or Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering).
- The bachelor’s degree requirement may be substituted by qualifying Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer licensure; Land Surveyor-In-Training or Engineer-In-Training licensure; specified Level III NICET certifications; Level III Survey Technician certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors; or qualifying American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector certification.
- A master’s degree in engineering may substitute for one year of the general experience requirement.
- A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required and must be maintained.
- Applicants must be available to travel.
- Incumbents may be required to possess appropriate NETTCP certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with land surveying.
- Experience with CADD, preferably Bentley MicroStation.
- Experience preparing survey maps.
- Experience reading and interpreting deeds.
- Licensed Land Surveyor (LS), Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT), or Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 3.
- Professional ambition, self-motivation, strong oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience communicating with varied constituents by phone, email, in person, and through presentations.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of property acquisition, release, and State Right of Way maps.
- Analyze and interpret land records.
- Read and interpret CTDOT Right of Way maps.
- Prepare property acquisition and release maps using Bentley ORD CADD software.
- Review mapping data produced by peers and subordinate staff.
- Prepare and update procedural workflows.
- Communicate with CTDOT engineers, consulting engineers, and other CTDOT employees to facilitate mapping work.
- Perform related engineering or surveying duties as required by the job class.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance.
- The posting directs applicants to the State Employee Benefits Overview page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
