Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour)

Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour)

Recruitment #260611-8837FO-001

Location Newington, CT

Date Opened 6/18/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $95,865 - $123,809/year (Salary effective 06/26/2026. New hires start at the minimum.) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 6/29/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction within the Quality Assurance Unit in Newington.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• 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!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Hybrid
• First Shift
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Location: Newington, CT.
• Hybrid (in office/telework) available following initial training period

THE ROLE

The Division of Construction Operations (DCO) administers construction and maintenance projects statewide from design to final acceptance. This office is involved with Alternative Project Delivery, Construction Claims & Litigation, E-Construction, Materials Testing and Central Surveys. The Quality Assurance Unit is responsible for Pavement Advisory Team, Work Zone Safety, Value Engineering, Records Examination, Constructability Plan Reviews, and Standard Specifications revisions.

The Division of Construction Operations - Advisory Teams primary role is to continually provide technical support to the Connecticut Department of Transportation units to improve the design, construction, and administration of various statewide construction projects.

Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) position will provide support to construction engineers regarding best practices and proper fulfillment of construction specification, plan, and contract requirements with a focus on roadway structure and pavement related activities. Conduct field reviews to disseminate information on proper construction practices, and to determine lessons learned feedback for construction and design engineers. Identify reoccurring design and construction issues and inconsistent construction practices throughout construction districts and make recommendations for improvement. Help develop and improve construction specifications. Conduct training for construction engineers. Research, promote, and support new technologies and construction practices that improve performance and safety, save time, and reduce costs for the Department to and to meet or exceed specified levels of quality. This position will also assist DCO with other related assignments.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please list your Drivers license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer in Training license number (if applicable) and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOTs mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values.

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• 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.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:

Due 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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the following areas: construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, operations, or maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• 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;

• Skills

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• analyze and evaluate construction location problems and provide effective solutions;

• perform complex mathematical calculations;

• develop and interpret plans and specifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management and two (2) years of experience in a professional transportation construction engineering or transportation engineering capacity.

NOTE: For state employees one (1) year of experience must have been at the level of a Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) or (Engineering).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience in related transportation engineering area.
• Possession of Engineer-In-Training (FE/EIT) licensure and/or Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Experience with quality assurance or Quality control procedures related to transportation projects involving paving operations.
• Experience or training in inspection of various pavement structures and bridge membranes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Bluebeam, Sharepoint, AASHTOWare or other construction management reporting software.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents may be required to possess appropriate certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP).
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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.

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