Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) (State Bridge Design)

Do you want to be part of a great team of engineers who are shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, r ead below and apply today! The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3-Engineering position within State Bridge Design in the Division of Bridges at our Headquarters in Newington, CT. WE CAN OFFER YOU Our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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! The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All CTDOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation. SALARY NOTE *Salary commensurate with education and/or experience, in accordance with the P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit contract. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Monday - Friday Full Time, 40 hours per week First shift Location: Newington, CT Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available THE ROLE Transportation Engineer 3’s in the Division of Bridges provide lead services in the development of projects and tasks that improve the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State’s transportation system and find solutions to challenging structural engineering problems. The Division of Bridges manages the state’s highway and rail bridge inventory and other transportation structures, such as span poles, mast arms, large highway sign structures, and hi-mast lighting. The unit follows the project through construction, reviews contractor-developed drawings to facilitate construction, ensures contract compliance, and provides support to address unforeseen conditions during construction. The State Bridge Design unit is responsible for the design of State bridges and overhead traffic structures, utilizing State in-house staff producing safe, efficient, and aesthetic structures. This group also develops and maintains bridge design standards for use by State and consultant engineers. Maintaining and improving upon the State's bridge inventory is critical to accomplish CTDOT’s mission. Bridge structural analysis is conducted by Transportation Engineers in the State Bridge Design Load Rating section to: Determine which structures may require remedial action Determine safe posting limits for structures with substandard load capacities Assist in the most effective use of available resources for rehabilitation or replacement Assist in permit vehicle reviews Satisfy FHWA requirements that every structure in the State on the National Bridge Inventory has an associated load rating in accordance with the most recent AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation APPLICATION DETAILS Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc., both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary, and must possess and retain a valid driver’s license. Please list your Driver’s license number, expiration date, and issuing State in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application. If applicable, please also list your Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, Engineer in Training licensure, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold. ABOUT US As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in 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 st…

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