Description

Recruitment #260501-8774FQ-001
Location: Newington, CT
Date Opened: 5/7/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $103,150* - $145,219/year (*New state employees start at the minimum.)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 5/18/2026 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Construction Operations (DCO), Quality Assurance Unit, at our Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift
• Location: Newington, CT
• Hybrid (in office/telework)
  • This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy.  Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.

THE UNIT

The DCO is the central construction engineering and administrative office for the Office of Construction, which administers construction projects statewide from design to final acceptance.

The Quality Assurance Unit is responsible for Work Zone Safety, Value Engineering, Records Examination, Constructability Plan Reviews, and Standard Specifications revisions.

THE ROLE

The focus of this position will be continual improvement through supervising and leading staff to assess trends, set review schedules, and administer the review of construction project records and final packages for compliance with the Department’s Policies and Procedures (Construction Manual, Stewardship and Oversight Agreement, etc.), related procedures, and requirements.  This will also include assessment of current procedural requirements based on observations through project reviews and coordinating the recommended updates of procedures by drafting procedural requirements and incorporation of the resulting directives and bulletins into the Office of Construction Manuals.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Review construction issues and post construction reviews and assist with developing and scheduling the Bureau of Engineering and Construction Lessons Learned exchanges as well as documentation of recommending best practices;
• Act as a liaison with the CTDOT operating units, contractors, other outside agencies, and government officials;
• Prepare and update guidelines for the Office of Construction project records and final package examinations based on trends related to existing processes as well as new process requirements;
• Provide training to District staff regarding procedures and project recordkeeping;
• Assist with development of performance metrics;
• Coordinate the start-up of emergency declaration projects and other related duties assigned based on needs of the Unit.

OUR MISSION

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across 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 strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about our mission, vision, and values!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Construction Project Administration, with preference in preparation, review of documentation and project records managed in accordance with the CTDOT Construction Manual
• Experience drafting and applying procedures and specifications related to engineering and construction project delivery
• Experience gathering and utilizing data to generate, validate, and present reports to leadership as well as peers and staff
• Experience communicating in a leadership capacity through phone, email, and face-to-face interactions
• Experience leading or supervising staff and managing responsibilities such as prioritizing tasks, multitasking, and handling varied workloads
• Experience with position-relevant software, including AASHTOWare, Microsoft software (including Excel, Word, Project, Teams, and Outlook), CTDOT COMPASS, Power BI, or other position-relevant software
• Possession of an engineering degree
• Completed and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
  

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.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation construction engineering capacity. 

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction 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 in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) 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.
• Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering).

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 Operator’s license.
• Incumbents 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.