CAD Coordinator - Transportation Engineer 3

State of Connecticut • Newington, CT

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is hiring a Transportation Engineer 3 in the Digital Delivery Technology Unit, within the Division of Facilities and Transit, Bureau of Engineering and Construction. The role is based at CTDOT Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, and supports transportation projects and initiatives intended to improve the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the state’s transportation system.

The position provides design and engineering support for complex, complete 2D and 3D models for highway and bridge projects during design and construction. Models and related data support engineering, construction, asset management, and CTDOT’s continued implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM). The role engages with emerging technologies and practices such as digital delivery, data management, digital twins, generative design, modeling and analysis, ISO 19650, model as the legal document, and CAD to GIS. The employee also collaborates with BIM leaders through groups including the Highway Engineering Exchange Program and the Federal Highway Administration.

The employee is part of a team managing CAD applications, including Bentley OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Designer, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud. Duties include helping agency employees use these applications, developing training guides, and providing training as needed. The Transportation Engineer 3 class also performs complex engineering work and may act as a working lead, assisting a supervisor with distributing, prioritizing, overseeing, and reviewing unit work; training and assisting staff; and liaising with operating units and outside officials.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the first shift. Hybrid work and alternate work schedules may be available. Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews, including outside normal working hours when necessary, and must possess and retain a valid driver’s license. Incumbents may face potential injury or physical harm in highway or construction environments and moderate discomfort from year-round weather exposure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three years of experience in transportation engineering; one year of the general experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license from the relevant Connecticut licensing authority may substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
• A master’s degree in engineering may substitute for one year of the general experience.
• A valid driver’s license must be possessed and retained; incumbents may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews, both within and outside normal working hours when necessary.
• Considerable knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices, operational methodologies, and established policies.
• Knowledge of administrative and financial controls related to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects, and reports.
• Analytical, problem-solving, technical report development, interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies and to analyze plans and estimates.
• Supervisory ability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using 3D CAD design software such as Bentley OpenRoads, OpenBridge, or AutoCAD.
• Experience coordinating effectively with other department units, consultants, towns, state agencies, and federal agencies.
• Experience using Office 365, Power BI, and GIS software.
• Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering-related issues.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex technical reports and documents.
• Experience working independently, being self-motivated, and taking ownership of assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and engineering support to develop complex, complete 2D and 3D models for highway and bridge projects during design and construction.
• Support the use of project models and associated data for engineering, construction, and asset management and the agency’s continued implementation of BIM.
• Keep informed about emerging transportation technologies and practices, including digital delivery, data management, digital twins, generative design, modeling and analysis, ISO 19650, model as the legal document, and CAD to GIS.
• Collaborate with BIM leaders through groups such as the Highway Engineering Exchange Program and the Federal Highway Administration.
• Help manage CAD applications, including Bentley OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Designer, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud.
• Help in-house employees use CAD applications, develop training guides, and provide training as necessary.
• As assigned, distribute, prioritize, oversee, and review unit work; provide staff training and assistance; and act as a liaison with operating units, agencies, consultants, and other outside officials.
• Conduct complex engineering work and related duties as required by the job class.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• On-site, low-cost fitness center at the Newington headquarters.
• On-site cafeteria at the Newington headquarters.
• Electric vehicle charging at the Newington headquarters.
• Ample free parking at CTDOT facilities, with access from major highways and by public transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior