State of Connecticut · 1 day ago
Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour) #260113-8837FO-001
Newington, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe State of Connecticut's Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) to join their Division of Construction Operations. This role involves supporting the development of property acquisition mapping and overseeing various engineering tasks related to transportation construction projects.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Inspects construction projects
Acts as a team member in preparation of plans and estimates for construction or maintenance of bridges, structures and highways
Reviews shop plans
Oversees collection, recording, preparation and analysis of data pertaining to materials testing and transportation planning
Assists in budget preparation, report writing, general planning and administration of unit work from an engineering project coordination and technical stand point
Prepares research and administrative reports
Assembles and prepares contracts and unit cost figures
Plans budgetary requirements
Leads survey parties or acts as chief inspector of highway construction projects
Oversees field and office work in surveys
Performs complex tasks in the generation of base survey planimetric and topographic mapping and cross sections utilizing an analytical stereoplotter and a CADD (computer aided design and drafting) system work terminal
Oversees and plans work of technical aides in maintenance, taking and analyzing test borings
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management
Two (2) years of experience in a professional transportation construction engineering or transportation engineering capacity
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
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
Possession of at least Level III certification, from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in one of the following Civil Engineering Technology Programs may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement: Transportation Construction Inspection Program - Highway Construction Inspection, Construction Materials Testing Program - Asphalt, Concrete or Soils, Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Surveys or Highway Construction Inspection
Possession of a Level III Survey Technician Certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement
Possession of an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, at the level of a Welding Inspector (WI) or above, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement
A Master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of more than one specialized field in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys and materials testing
Considerable skill in use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) applications
Technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports
Interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to analyze and evaluate construction location problems and provide effective solutions
Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations
Ability to develop and interpret plans and specifications
Preferred
Land Surveying experience
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) experience
Experience reading and interpreting deeds
Possession of a Level 3 Certified Survey Technician (CST) Certification, Land Surveyor (LS) license, or Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) license
Experience communicating with and presenting to various constituents through phone, email, and face-to-face interactions
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Company
State of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors.
10001+ employees
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