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Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering)

Office of the Chief Engineer

Recruitment # 251030-9164FQ-001

Location Newington, CT

Date Opened 11/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $114,263 - $160,491/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 11/13/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT (https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en\_US) ), is now accepting applications from current agency employees, for a Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9164FQ&R1=&R3=) position within the Chief Engineer’s Office, Bureau of Engineering and Construction (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/bureaus/engineering-and-construction?language=en\_US) , in Newington, Connecticut. This position serves as the assistant to the Chief Engineer.

WHAT WE CONTINUE TO OFFER YOU

+ Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) 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 (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar ( WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) 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.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Full-time, 40 hours per week.

+ Monday through Friday, First Shift

+ Location: DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT.

+ P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/opm/olr/contracts/p4-2025-contract.pdf?rev=ef79858549774af0925d893b21a55b5d&hash=BE22FAD7B4F89544097C1A94DDD74C46) bargaining unit.

+ Hybrid (in-office/telework (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/opm/olr/notices/2021-tw-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf) ) and alternate work schedules may be available.

THE ROLE

The Transportation Supervising Engineer serves as a primary assistant to the Bureau Chief/Chief Engineer and supports other staff in the Chief Engineer’s office.

Responsibilities include:

+ Drafting complex policies, procedures and reports.

+ Conducting highly technical, complex and sensitive research, planning and studies.

+ Responding to inquiries from the public, legislators, media, State and Federal agencies, municipalities, Commissioner’s Office and others.

+ Supervising and managing specialized programs.

+ Representing the Department on committees and in legislative and other matters.

+ Researching, developing and preparing presentations for the Commissioner, Chief Engineer and others.

+ Performing related duties as required.

APPLICATION DETAILS

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

+ This position requires active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302.

+ Applicants must be available to travel to and attend trainings, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, etc., both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, CTDOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the CTDOT'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 (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-us/mission-vision-pillars-and-values?language=en\_US) !

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

+ 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.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 [email protected].

+ 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:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) to make the best impression!

+ Stay Connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ 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 (https://portal.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 [email protected]. 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 and Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervising engineers and other staff engaged in engineering and/or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Supervises work of engineers, technicians and other technical and/or clerical personnel in any one of several organizationally specialized engineering operations, railroad or airport sections;

+ Reviews detailed plans, specifications or studies of complex engineering problems related to areas such as highway, bridge, facility or geometric design, traffic engineering, computer applications, electrical engineering, highway operations, geo-technical engineering, hydraulics and drainage, utilities, contract and project development, environmental compliance, railroad engineering or airport engineering;

+ Supervises research into development of improved materials or products and testing methods;

+ Supervises field and office research projects on engineering and technical problems;

+ Supervises research on economic, financial and administrative aspects of pavement management, highway construction and maintenance, design of highways and bridges with reference to materials to be used and in pavement work correction, resurfacing and winter maintenance techniques;

+ Coordinates design related elements of construction projects;

+ Prepares special reports, cost estimates, standards and specifications and fee schedules for consultant engineers, surveyors or contractors;

+ Reviews progress reports;

+ Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;

+ Provides staff training and assistance;

+ Conducts performance evaluations;

+ Determines priorities and plans section work;

+ Establishes and maintains section procedures;

+ Develops or makes recommendations on policies and standards;

+ Acts as liaison with other operating sections, agencies and outside officials;

+ Prepares reports, recommendations and correspondence;

+ Conducts analytical studies of engineering costs incurred to determine amounts reimbursable under federal aid and amounts due public utilities under state and federal policies;

+ Prepares comprehensive reports on fiscal matters relating to departmental engineering operations;

+ Directs concurrent billing programs for department;

+ Acts as an assistant in performing highly specialized administrative or engineering studies;

+ Supervises or provides highly technical assistance in conducting studies or establishing policy, procedures or methods;

+ Supervises field or office functions for location, boundary, construction surveying and design projects;

+ Supervises preparation of comprehensive technical reports and related correspondence;

+ Makes oral presentations at public hearings or meetings;

+ Reviews work of consultants (engineers, designers, etc.);

+ Acts as the Primary Assistant to the Chief Engineer in performing special projects and overseeing Bureau activities;

+ Oversees the Department's Consultant Selection Panel process;

+ Serves as a member of departmental committee assisting in preparation and/or revision of standard specifications;

+ Performs related duties as required. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9164FQ&R1=&R3=)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management, traffic and utilities;

+ administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;

+ relevant agency policies and procedures;

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ departmental operational methodologies;

+ latest engineering principles, techniques and procedures employed in engineering field;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Considerable ability to

+ analyze and review engineering reports, plans and specifications;

+ interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in transportation engineering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as an engineer with lead responsibility for complex transportation engineering projects in bridge design, drainage, electrical, foundations, traffic, facilities design, highway design, research, utilities or hydraulics.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience with financial and scheduling controls pertaining to engineering projects, plans, contracts and reports.

+ Experience and knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

+ Experience analyzing complex problems and recommending effective solutions.

+ Experience demonstrating initiative, working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments.

+ Experience presenting complex information effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, to diverse populations including officials, peers, members of the public and small and large groups.

+ Experience coordinating effectively with CTDOT units, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies, officials and legislators, including developing and maintaining harmonious relationships with stakeholders.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents must possess 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.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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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