Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour)

Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) (40 Hour) Recruitment #260206-8774FQ-001 Location Rocky Hill, CT Date Opened 2/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $103,150•$145,219/year (•Employees new to state service start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/26/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is recruiting for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) in the Division of Construction Operations, Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU) in Rocky Hill.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full Time, 40 hours per week Monday•Friday

Location:

Rocky Hill. This posting will be used to fill other vacancies in the Division of Construction units.

THE ROLE

The Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) position is within the MESU and involves the day-to-day supervision and technical oversight of staff responsible for a wide range of materials testing, inspection, approval functions, and related assignments.

Responsibilities include:

oversight of materials testing such as hydraulic concrete and steel components; precast/prestressed fabrication inspection; supporting construction project staff in administering the reviewing and recommending revisions to processes for collecting and analyzing test results and other materials-related data; interpreting and recommending revisions to contract specifications; reviewing concrete mix designs; performing other related assignments. The position oversees the use of the Department's Construction Management Systems, including AASHTOWare Project Construction and Materials (AWP), AASHTOWare Project SiteManager, and the Construction Document Management System (COMPASS) within the Section. These duties support MESU staff and active construction project staff to ensure that material reviews and testing are performed and documented adequately, while evolving processes to meet updated needs and project delivery methods. This position also performs other duties as required to support the Division of Construction Operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professional ambition, strong leadership, self-motivation, exceptional communication skills (both oral and written), and excellent organizational abilities.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. 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 the State's 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. Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!

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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:

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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.

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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 acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the areas of construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, maintenance or operations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Oversees a group of engineers and personnel of lower grade in construction of highways or other transportation projects; Acts as a liaison with consulting engineers; Trains in-house and consultant inspectors; Reviews construction final cost estimates and verifies final payments; Serves as technical advisor for construction projects; Develops and maintains cost data relative to design, construction and maintenance of highways and bridges; Prepares comprehensive reports; Develops and maintains standards and specifications for highways and bridges consistent with technological advances in design, construction and maintenance; Oversees group of engineers and other personnel conducting preliminary reconnaissance location surveys, preliminary design, estimating and plan preparation or conducting boundary surveys, setting and checking boundary monuments and preparing right-of-way boundary plans; Oversees chemical and physical testing and analysis and makes recommendations concerning suitability of construction and maintenance materials; Prepares survey reports and recommendations on highway location; Performs related duties as required.

WORKING LEAD LEVEL

As assigned by the supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews unit work; Provides staff training and assistance; Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; Recommends policies and standards; Prepares reports and correspondence; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices involved in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys, geodetic surveys and materials testing; highway construction methods and materials; operational methodologies and established policies; Knowledge of administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation construction engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports; Considerable analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies; Ability to analyze plans and estimates; Supervisory ability.

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).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a 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. Experience leading or supervising staff. Experience managing or leading initiatives and projects. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Teams, or other similar enterprise systems. Experience with Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets and analyze raw data and trends. Experience with construction materials properties, mix design principles, production facilities, material testing and placement methods. Project Management experience including conflict resolution, preparing letters, memorandums, and technical documents. Experience using AASHTOWare Project SiteManager, AASHTOWare Project Construction and Materials, COMPASS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Power BI.

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. CONCLUSION