Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Norwich, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking eligible agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction. This role is field-assigned to support and carry out direction from DOT Supervising Engineers and Managers, ensuring construction work complies with contract plans and specifications. The positions supervise field staff. CTDOT is an award-winning agency committed to improving lives through transportation and fostering a diverse workforce.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation construction engineering capacity.
Must be a current State of CT employee of the agency for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service.
Must specify qualifications on the application.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating with stakeholders and presenting to large audiences
Experience leading others in the administration of a project
Experience analyzing and reviewing engineering reports, funding obligations, schedules, estimates, change orders, time extensions, shop drawings, project closeouts as well as plans, and specifications related to highway, traffic, drainage or structure construction
Experience with resolving project disputes, claims, and complaints in a timely manner
Experience analyzing design issues and determining and implementing effective solutions
Experience using AASTHOWare Project, COMPASS, and the MS Office Suite
Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) licensure or 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 Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) licensure or 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.
Possession of at least Level III certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) 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 (Construction 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 (Construction Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering).

Responsibilities

Oversees a group of engineers and personnel in construction of highways or other transportation projects.
Acts as a liaison with consulting engineers.
Trains in-house and consultant inspectors.
Reviews construction final cost estimates and verifies final payments.
Serves as technical advisor for construction projects.
Develops and maintains cost data relative to design, construction and maintenance of highways and bridges.
Prepares comprehensive reports.
Develops and maintains standards and specifications for highways and bridges consistent with technological advances in design, construction and maintenance.
Oversees group of engineers and other personnel conducting preliminary reconnaissance location surveys, preliminary design, estimating and plan preparation or conducting boundary surveys, setting and checking boundary monuments and preparing right-of-way boundary plans.
Oversees chemical and physical testing and analysis and makes recommendations concerning suitability of construction and maintenance materials.
Prepares survey reports and recommendations on highway location.
Distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews unit work as assigned by the supervisor.
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.