Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 10 hours ago
Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) (40 Hour)
Newington, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expThe Connecticut Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 to design improvements on Connecticut's highway system. This role involves supervising capital programs, supporting railroad conceptual design, and overseeing various railroad-related projects.
GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise, recommend, and direct capital programs to maintain a state of good repair and improve the railroad infrastructure
Provide support for the capital planning, track outage planning, and all the Northeast Corridor Commission initiatives
Provide support for the railroad operations and fleet procurement initiatives
Oversee and coordinate all railroad related projects for the Department’s Capital Program including work on the New Haven Main Line, New Canaan Branch Line, Danbury Branch Line, Waterbury Branch Line, Shore Line East and the Hartford Line
Provide oversight of the Amtrak and Metro-North capital planning and coordination
Oversees work of lower level engineers and performs complex design work
Designs difficult foundations and bridges of advanced design
Makes field inspection of bridge sites to obtain information necessary for design of important structures
Oversees field inspection of structural condition of existing structures and preparation of sketches, plans and recommendations for adequate repair
Acts as liaison between towns and state as consulting engineer in repair of bridges
Oversees and conducts research on materials incorporated in bridges, highways, and miscellaneous structures and maintenance and construction methods in field
Oversees state and consultant engineers in review of storm sewer and culvert designs and computations prepared by Design division and contracting engineers for watersheds of 650 acres and less
Provides technical advice to Design division and District Engineers on pollution control measures and unusual storm sewer and culvert designs
Prepares computations for storm sewer and culvert designs
Attends field reviews on all new designs for highway projects
Recommends revisions to improve drainage design
Oversees laboratory work on soil samples for determination of void ratio, water content, specific gravity, grain size distribution, plasticity limits, permeability, optimum moisture content, confined and unconfined compressive strength, direct shear and consolidation
Prepares detailed geotechnical reports and recommendations
Oversees analyses, computations, preparation of plans and data relating to hydraulic problems encountered in planning and design of highways
Performs hydrographic analysis and flood routing for retention basin designs
Serves as expert witness in court cases
Reviews drainage design on major permit applications for shopping centers and housing developments
Assists in preparation and updating of Drainage Manual
Oversees engineers, electricians and technicians in design or maintenance of extensive highway lighting, traffic light installations and computerized traffic control systems
Performs complex work in preparation of plans, specifications and estimated cost of electrical contracts and work
Oversees inspection of electrical construction and maintenance work and preparation of monthly and final estimates
Coordinates preliminary surveys and planning of engineering requirements for construction and maintenance of electrical installations with state utilities
Assists in coordination of work of design engineers with consulting engineers in preparation of plans to determine contract documents
Recommends need for test, alterations, revision of replacement of equipment associated with highway lighting, traffic lights, drawbridges, and highway buildings
Acts as consultant to district forces and other state agencies
Oversees consultant engineers in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates of bridges and structural improvement, construction and reconstruction of highways and construction or reconstruction of transportation facilities
Recommends treatment of alignment, grade, surface and drainage features
Makes project reports and analyzes comparative routes for economy, feasibility and utility
Oversees activities of engineers and technical assistants engaged in review and processing of major traffic generator studies, highway traffic engineering investigations, surveys, design and research
Reviews reports from investigators and subordinates
Prepares final reports and recommendations applying to traffic signs, signals, markings, control devices, illumination, channelization, detour and route designations
Represents department in state, town, public meetings
Oversees and reviews plans, specifications and cost estimates for adjustment of relocation of public utilities in conflict with design and layout of construction for purpose of establishing their engineering adequacy
Determines extent to which state shall reimburse utility companies for costs incurred
Prepares and reviews agreements governing terms involved
Represents state in negotiations with Federal Highway Administration for reimbursement of funds to state
Confers with consulting, engineers, corporate, municipal planners, departmental personnel and others involved in coordinating utility adjustments with highway reconstruction work
Advises departmental auditors on acceptability of credits offered or claims for payment made
Conducts field and office investigations of engineering, technical or other problems and prepares reports for higher level employees
Analyzes problems and recommends effective solutions
Assists in establishment of policy, procedures and methods
Represents department in legislative matters
Assists in development and review of department contracts
Performs related duties as required
As assigned by the supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews unit work
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
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity
A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained
Preferred
Possession of an accredited bachelor's degree or coursework in an engineering field that supports either rail or building design disciplines such as Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Transportation Engineering
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Experience supervising, evaluating and developing improved performance of junior engineers
Experience working on vertical building design or construction
Experience with development and administration of Federally funded projects
Experience preparing and reviewing complex technical reports and documents
Experience with relevant federal, state, agency and bureau manuals, policies, and procedures
Experience with Bluebeam, CTDOT Compass, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office 365 and other engineering discipline-related applications and modeling software, including experience scheduling meetings, managing data, composing correspondence, report writing and tracking work
Experience presenting complex information orally and in writing, to diverse populations including officials, peers, members of the public and small and large groups
Experience working with and coordinating effectively with other design disciplines, Department units, railroads, railroad-related organizations, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies, including developing relationships with stakeholders
Experience leading people and managing tasks, including influencing staff in higher level positions, to achieve common goals
Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering related issues
Experience working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center
On-site cafeteria
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility
Ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
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