Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering)
About The Position
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking experienced agency employees for Transportation Engineer 3-Construction Engineering positions within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction in District 5, located in New Haven, CT. These roles are primarily tasked with contract administration and inspection of various Department construction projects. Individuals will assist and carry out direction from Supervising Engineers and Managers, ensuring compliance with federal and state statutes, policies, and regulations. They will supervise field staff to ensure construction work adheres to contract plans and specifications. CTDOT is an award-winning agency committed to improving lives through transportation and fostering a diverse workforce.
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 (interpreted as Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) for current state employees)
- Possession of appropriate certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) may be required
- Possession and retention of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license may be required
- Ability to travel may be required
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, railroad, traffic, drainage, facility 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
Responsibilities
- Oversees a group of engineers and personnel of lower grade 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
Benefits
- State Employee Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Healthy work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
