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Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) (Traffic Signals Electrical Section)

State of Connecticut - Department of Transportation -
Newington, CT

Job Details

Full-time
$85,151 - $104,720 a year

Benefits

Free parking
On-site gym

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced electrical engineer seeking a new challenge?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Traffic intersection with multiple traffic lights showing green signals. A directional road sign indicates turn‑only lanes in both directions. In the background, a grassy hill leads up to a brick building with a white clock tower, and several flags are flying on tall flagpoles against a clear blue sky.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) position within the Traffic Signals, Electrical Section in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Traffic Engineering in Newington, CT.

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.

Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Work for 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 CTDOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

First Shift
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available
Location: CTDOT Headquarters in Newington, CT

THE ROLE

The Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) will:

Design and review of electrical elements for traffic control signals and other electrical needs on State roadways
Prepare plans using CAD software
Prepare specifications and estimates for electrical elements related to transportation projects
Coordinate with utilities on Traffic Engineering signal projects and ensure NESC, NEC, and PURA codes/regulations are met
Review and approve product data submittals from contractors for signal equipment
Conduct field inspection and ensure electrical elements of traffic signals are constructed per contract documents
Prepare power letters used to determine electricity costs for State-owned signal equipment
Provide technical assistance in researching and developing specifications for new technology
Perfom related duties as required

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer-in-Training license number (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 distinct 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!

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 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 [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:

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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.
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QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for performing less complex engineering and related tasks in maintenance, structural highway or related transportation design and traffic engineering, research, pavement management, plotting complex field notes, planning and route planning or project engineering.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a limited range of related engineering duties;
Acts as a design engineer in the preparation of design plans, profiles, cross sections, and design details for highways, bridges, and other transportation facilities such as airports, train stations, bus terminals, and maintenance facilities;
Acts as project engineer for bridge or other structures;
Prepares maps, plans, profiles and cross sections;
Checks work by others;
Prepares cost estimates;
Prepares design plans and makes necessary engineering calculations for such structures as plate girder and beam bridges, concrete beam and slab bridges, masonry and concrete abutments, drainage culverts, small buildings, pipelines and highway segments and sections;
Leads technical personnel of lower grade;
Performs special engineering investigations;
Uses CADD system and other computer applications;
Prepares structural analyses of bridges and structures;
Serves as project engineer for traffic engineering design and special studies;
Analyzes highway accident reports to establish probable engineering causes;
Verifies such analyses by field surveys;
Investigates complaints regarding drainage or related matters;
Suggests design changes;
Serves as project engineer on specialized engineering staff activities such as hydraulics, drainage, bridge inspection, etc.;
Serves as project engineer in transportation planning or route planning activities;
Prepares less complex technical reports including supporting graphical and tabular data and charts;
Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of principles and practices of more than one specialized field involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic;
Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- in preparation of engineering and administrative reports;
- in use of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) applications;
Ability to
- identify engineering, highway, structural and pavement design, hydraulic and traffic problems and recommend solutions;
- perform mathematical calculations;
- interpret plans and specifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and one (1) year of experience in transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering.

NOTE: For state employees the one (1) year of experience must have been at the level of a Transportation Engineer Trainee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Possession of 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 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of an accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Experience preparing plans, specifications and estimates for traffic signal projects and reviewing traffic signal designs prepared by consultants, ensuring code and utility regulations compliance
Experience managing traffic signal installation projects including coordination with utilities
Experience establishing traffic signal design practices, and maintaining and updating traffic design specifications
Experience with CTDOT Standard Specifications and CTDOT Design Manuals
Experience using CAD and other engineering design software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Access
Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills
Experience efficiently managing large workloads
Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

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.

Selection Plan

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

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