Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•New Haven, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications from current agency employees for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) position in the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail Construction in New Haven. This position is Hybrid, Monday - Friday, Full Time, 40 hours per week. The Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) position will be assigned work related to administering railroad force account projects, including managing the Metro-North capital bridge repair and routine maintenance programs, track installation, overhead catenary work, communication and signal work, bridge rehabilitation, and the freight railroad bridge program. Responsibilities include administering railroad construction projects, overseeing consultant construction inspection forces, coordinating with various railroads and facilities, managing force account activities such as invoice review and processing for all projects, preparing and processing various reports, and utilizing the Department’s SharePoint document control system. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management. Experience working in railroad infrastructure including tracks, catenary and power substations, signal and communication projects, bridge repair, the railroad environment, or railroad-related organizations is preferred. The Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) role is part of the Rail Construction Unit within the CTDOT Office of Rail. Working under the general supervision of a Transportation Supervising Rail Officer, this position supervises a Transportation Engineer 2 and serves as a working lead while performing complex engineering and related tasks across various aspects of transportation construction engineering projects. The role is responsible for developing and implementing construction-related programs, projects, and activities for rail transportation. In addition to overseeing a group of engineers, the position acts as a liaison with consulting engineers, reviews construction final cost estimates and verifies final payments, serves as a technical advisor for construction projects, and performs other construction-related duties as required. The Rail Construction Department plays a pivotal role in managing and overseeing rail infrastructure cyclical maintenance and improvement projects throughout the state. The department coordinates and administers the allocation of resources—including labor, equipment, technical support, and materials—to execute rail projects efficiently and effectively. The department is responsible for project planning and budgeting, collaborating with other rail divisions to identify maintenance and improvement needs. These needs may include track repairs, bridge maintenance, signal and communication system upgrades, power infrastructure upgrades, and other critical projects. The department carefully evaluates project scopes, estimates resource requirements, and develops budgets to secure necessary funding for each initiative. Additionally, the Rail Construction Department oversees resource allocation and project execution. It manages a skilled workforce including track maintenance crews, engineers, and equipment operators, deploying them to various rail projects to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget. The department also manages procurement of materials and equipment required for project implementation, maintaining a well-equipped and efficient workforce.

Requirements

Current State of Connecticut DOT employee with at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service.
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).
Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license may be required.
Ability to obtain NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in railroad infrastructure including tracks, catenary and power substations, signal and communication projects, bridge repair, the railroad environment, or railroad-related organizations.
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Construction Management.
Experience in prioritizing work assignments, meeting sensitive deadlines and project management.
Experience with railroad track and structures, power and signal infrastructure, moveable bridges, culverts, drainage structure, retaining wall construction, inspection and maintenance.
Experience and knowledge of FRA 213 and FRA 214, AREMA Standards.
Experience in railroad construction with an emphasis in bridge repair and rehabilitation or railroad related organizations.
Experience with Compass, Sharepoint and Microsoft Office 365 including scheduling meetings, managing data, composing correspondence, report writing and tracking work.
Experience in developing relationships with stakeholders and staff throughout the Department at all levels.
Experience in identifying problems, researching solutions, making decisions and verifying the accuracy of the decision.

Responsibilities

Supervise a Transportation Engineer 2 and oversee a group of engineers.
Act as a working lead on complex transportation construction engineering projects.
Develop and implement construction-related programs, projects, and activities for rail transportation.
Serve as a liaison with consulting engineers.
Review construction final cost estimates and verify final payments.
Serve as a technical advisor for construction projects.
Coordinate and administer labor, equipment, technical support, and material resources for rail projects.
Support the management and oversight of rail infrastructure cyclical maintenance and improvement projects throughout the state.
Perform other construction-related duties as required.