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Newington, CT United States |
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Full Time |
| Post Date: |
01/27/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
02/27/2026 |
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Engineering |
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Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour)
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for an exciting opportunity as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) in the Division of Construction Operations, Central Survey section 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
- First Shift
- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Location: Newington, CT.
- P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.
- Hybrid.
THE ROLE
The Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) role is an advanced production level position acting as a team member to support the development of property acquisition mapping, release mapping, and State Right of Way mapping. This foundational position supports the Principal Engineer of Surveys in meeting CTDOT?s obligations to CT General Statutes. Duties include land records analysis and interpretation, reading and interpreting CTDOT Right of Way maps, preparation of property acquisition and release maps using Bentley ORD computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software, review of mapping data produced by peers and subordinate staff, preparing and updating procedural workflows, communication with CTDOT engineers, consulting engineers, and other CTDOT employees to facilitate preparation of the aforesaid mapping. The ideal candidate is professionally ambitious, self-motivated, and highly organized, with strong oral and written communication skills.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please list your Driver's 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 DOT's 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 by clicking here!
Qualifications & Requirements
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.
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Company Description:
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors. As a small state, we have so much to offer – education, employment, culture, travel, nature, history and recreation - each of these opportunities positively impact our citizens and businesses. While Hartford is Connecticut’s state capital and home to many of our agency offices, we are proud to offer positions located throughout the state. Some of our most popular 5 work sites are located in Bridgeport, Enfield, Middletown, New Haven, Torrington, and with a higher demand throughout the Fairfield County. We are seeking to hire employees for locations statewide who find inspiration in our culture and values, specifically:
- Committed to making an impact
- Serving the public through meaningful work
- Seeking limitless opportunities to grow
- Enjoy a work/life balance (with competitive benefits)
- Interested in diversity and fresh perspectives
If you can see yourself contributing to our vision, we encourage you to apply to join us!
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