Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe�State of Connecticut,�Department of Transportation (CTDOT),�is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) within the�Bureau of Engineering and Construction,�Division of Construction Operations (DCO), Quality Assurance Unit, at our Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our�new�State Employee Benefits Overview�page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy�work/life balance�to all employees\r\n Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the�Employer of the Year�award by the�Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers�(CSCE) and named the�Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Monday - Friday\r\n Full-time (40 hours per week)\r\n First shift\r\n Location: Newington, CT\r\n Hybrid (in office/telework)\r\n \r\n This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy.� Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nTHE UNIT\r\n\r\n\r\nThe DCO is the central construction engineering and administrative office for the Office of Construction, which administers construction projects statewide from design to final acceptance.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Quality Assurance Unit is responsible for Work Zone Safety, Value Engineering, Records Examination, Constructability Plan Reviews, and Standard Specifications revisions.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTHE ROLE\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe focus of this position will be continual improvement through supervising and leading staff to assess trends, set review schedules, and administer the review of construction project records and final packages for compliance with the Department’s Policies and Procedures (Construction Manual, Stewardship and Oversight Agreement, etc.), related procedures, and requirements.� This will also include assessment of current procedural requirements based on observations through project reviews and coordinating the recommended updates of procedures by drafting procedural requirements and incorporation of the resulting directives and bulletins into the Office of Construction Manuals.\r\n\r\n\r\nDISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Review construction issues and post construction reviews and assist with developing and scheduling the Bureau of Engineering and Construction Lessons Learned exchanges as well as documentation of recommending best practices;\r\n Act as a liaison with the CTDOT operating units, contractors, other outside agencies, and government officials;\r\n Prepare and update guidelines for the Office of Construction project records and final package examinations based on trends related to existing processes as well as new process requirements;\r\n Provide training to District staff regarding procedures and project recordkeeping;\r\n Assist with development of performance metrics;\r\n Coordinate the start-up of emergency declaration projects and other related duties assigned based on needs of the Unit.\r\n\r\n\r\nOUR MISSION\r\n\r\n\r\nAs one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nLearn more about our mission, vision, and values!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission:�All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window).�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).� �\r\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at�www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window).\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the areas of construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, maintenance or operations.\r\n\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Oversees a group of engineers and personnel of lower grade in construction of highways or other transportation projects;�\r\n Acts as a liaison with consulting engineers;�\r\n Trains in-house and consultant inspectors;�\r\n Reviews construction final cost estimates and verifies final payments;�\r\n Serves as technical advisor for construction projects;�\r\n Develops and maintains cost data relative to design, construction and maintenance of highways and bridges;�\r\n Prepares comprehensive reports;�\r\n Develops and maintains standards and specifications for highways and bridges consistent with technological advances in design, construction and maintenance;�\r\n 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;�\r\n Oversees chemical and physical testing and analysis and makes recommendations concerning suitability of construction and maintenance materials;�\r\n Prepares survey reports and recommendations on highway location;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\nWORKING LEAD LEVEL:��\r\n\r\n\r\n As assigned by the supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews unit work;�\r\n Provides staff training and assistance;�\r\n Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;�\r\n Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;�\r\n Recommends policies and standards;�\r\n Prepares reports and correspondence;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n principles and practices involved in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys, geodetic surveys and materials testing;�\r\n highway construction methods and materials;�\r\n operational methodologies and established policies;\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation construction engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;�\r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills;�\r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;�\r\n Ability to analyze plans and estimates;�\r\n Supervisory ability.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation construction engineering capacity.�\r\nNOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering).\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.\r\n 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).\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience in Construction Project Administration, with preference in preparation, review of documentation and project records managed in accordance with the CTDOT Construction Manual\r\n Experience drafting and applying procedures and specifications related to engineering and construction project delivery\r\n Experience gathering and utilizing data to generate, validate, and present reports to leadership as well as peers and staff\r\n Experience communicating in a leadership capacity through phone, email, and face-to-face interactions\r\n Experience leading or supervising staff and managing responsibilities such as prioritizing tasks, multitasking, and handling varied workloads\r\n Experience with position-relevant software, including AASHTOWare, Microsoft software (including Excel, Word, Project, Teams, and Outlook), CTDOT COMPASS, Power BI, or other position-relevant software\r\n Possession of an engineering degree\r\n Completed and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam\r\n Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n\r\n Incumbents may be required to possess appropriate certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP).�\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.�\r\n Incumbents may be required to travel.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n