Description
Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering)
Recruitment #260306-8837FO-001
Location
Newington, CT
Date Opened
3/10/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$82,541 - $117,842/year
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
3/20/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for the position of Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) within the Quality Assurance Unit (QA) at our headquarters in Newington, CT.
The Division of Construction Operations (DCO) administers construction and maintenance projects statewide from design to final acceptance. This office is involved with Alternative Project Delivery, Construction Claims & Litigation, E-Construction, Materials Testing and Central Surveys. The Quality Assurance Unit is responsible for Work Zone Safety, Value Engineering, Records Examination, Constructability Plan Reviews, and Standard Specifications revisions.
WHAT WE OFFER
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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!
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 DOT 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 schedule
First shift
Location: Newington, CT.
This position is eligible 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.
Part of the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.
THE ROLE
In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation construction engineering projects in the following areas: construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, materials testing, operations, or maintenance. This Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) position is within the Quality Assurance Unit (QA) at our Headquarters in Newington.
This position is responsible for assisting a Transportation Engineer 3 (TE3) in acting as a liaison between the Construction Districts, other Units, and the Division of Construction Operations. This Transportation Engineer 2 will assist a TE3 in reviewing project records and performing other project related functions. The successful candidate will verify the completeness and correctness of project documentation and final packages for construction projects and perform related duties. Duties include, but are not limited to reviewing construction project records, reports, Federal Vouchers, Verifying contract time calculations, comparing estimates vs financial disbursements, comparing materials testing requirements to pay quantities, reviewing calculations, reviewing project plans and specifications, verifying project requirements are met prior to processing acceptance forms, and reviewing all required project documentation in accordance with the procedures stated in CTDOT’s Construction Manual. The successful candidate will evaluate the documentation, provide recommendations, and assist the TE3 in providing the District personnel guidance, as well as other related duties as required.
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. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained. Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer-in-Training license number (if applicable), Professional Engineer license (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!
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Selection Plan
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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 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: 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:
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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.
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 Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@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 independently performing a full range of engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the following areas: construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, operations, or maintenance.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Inspects construction projects;
Acts as a team member in preparation of plans and estimates for construction or maintenance of bridges, structures and highways;
Reviews shop plans;
Oversees collection, recording, preparation and analysis of data pertaining to materials testing and transportation planning;
Assists in budget preparation, report writing, general planning and administration of unit work from an engineering project coordination and technical stand point;
Prepares research and administrative reports;
Assembles and prepares contracts and unit cost figures;
Plans budgetary requirements;
Leads survey parties or acts as chief inspector of highway construction projects;
Oversees field and office work in surveys;
Performs complex tasks in the generation of base survey planimetric and topographic mapping and cross sections utilizing an analytical stereoplotter and a CADD (computer aided design and drafting) system work terminal;
Oversees and plans work of technical aides in maintenance, taking and analyzing test borings;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of more than one specialized field in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys and materials testing;
Considerableskill in use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) applications;
technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports;
Skillsinterpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability toanalyze and evaluate construction location problems and provide effective solutions;
perform complex mathematical calculations;
develop and interpret plans and specifications.
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.
