Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering)

State of Connecticut•Newington, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) position in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction within the Central Surveys Geodetics section. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), first shift, Monday through Friday, located in Newington, CT. The Central Surveys Geodetics Section is responsible for establishing and maintaining horizontal and vertical survey control throughout the state, including maintaining nine base stations that are part of the NOAA CORS Network (NCN). This network is accessed by surveyors, engineers, scientists, GIS users, and other GNSS users to ensure accurate coordinate systems for CTDOT projects. The section also partners with the federal government and UCONN on the ACORN real-time GNSS network. The selected candidate will supervise and/or lead staff, conduct extensive geodetic, photogrammetric, bathymetric, and LiDAR control surveys, and direct field crews safely and efficiently. This role also serves as the CT State Geodetic Coordinator, acting as a liaison between the state and the National Geodetic Survey. The DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide and is committed to improving quality of life through transportation, while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The department values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
Three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering
One (1) year of experience at the working level in a professional transportation construction engineering capacity (equivalent to Transportation Engineer 2)
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices involved in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys, geodetic surveys and materials testing
Considerable knowledge of highway construction methods and materials
Considerable knowledge of operational methodologies and established policies
Considerable knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation construction 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

Nice To Haves

Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) licensure and/or possession of Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection state Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302
Experience supervising or leading staff
Experience using modern surveying equipment such as total stations, LiDAR scanners, digital levels, and GNSS receivers
Experience working with Bentley Microstation InRoads/Open Roads designer, Trimble Business Center, MicroSurvey StarNet, Survey Pro, TopoDOT, and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience utilizing land surveying practices and principles
Experience utilizing problem solving, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and technical computation skills
Experience working with survey and construction plans

Responsibilities

Supervising and/or leading staff
Conducting extensive geodetic, photogrammetric, bathymetric, and LiDAR control surveys
Directing field crews to perform work in an efficient and safe manner
Serving as the CT State Geodetic Coordinator, liaison between the state and National Geodetic Survey
Performing field surveys in support of district survey forces
Ensuring the quality and completeness of collected data and deliverables for geodetic survey tasks
Training crew members
Providing technical guidance to CTDOT survey operations, municipalities, private survey companies, and the public
Researching, recovering, and setting geodetic control
Implementing new technology, specifications, techniques, procedures, and internal policies
Researching, testing, and procuring survey equipment and software for the four CTDOT District survey offices
Overseeing a group of engineers and personnel of lower grade in construction of highways or other transportation projects
Acting as a liaison with consulting engineers
Training in-house and consultant inspectors
Reviewing construction final cost estimates and verifying final payments
Serving as technical advisor for construction projects
Developing and maintaining cost data relative to design, construction and maintenance of highways and bridges
Preparing comprehensive reports
Developing and maintaining standards and specifications for highways and bridges consistent with technological advances in design, construction and maintenance
Overseeing a 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
Overseeing chemical and physical testing and analysis and making recommendations concerning suitability of construction and maintenance materials
Preparing survey reports and recommendations on highway location
Distributing, prioritizing, overseeing and reviewing unit work as assigned by the supervisor
Providing staff training and assistance
Conducting or assisting in conducting performance evaluations
Acting as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
Recommending policies and standards
Preparing reports and correspondence