Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering)

Transportation Engineer 3-Construction Engineering Senior engineering role responsible for leading staff in subletting and civil rights efforts, managing construction records, and providing technical and administrative oversight for transportation construction projects. Benefits State Employee Benefits Overview Professional growth and development opportunities Healthy work/life balance Opportunity to work for an award‑winning agency (Employer of the Year, 2024) Position Highlights Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Full‑time, First shift Location: Newington, CT Hybrid (in‑office/telework) available after successful initial training Responsibilities Lead and supervise staff on the Civil Rights program and Subletting, acting as liaison from the DCO to the District and Office of Contract Compliance Collect, record, prepare, and analyze data pertaining to EEO/DBE/SBE programs Provide guidance and assistance with monitoring and addressing payroll issues related to enforcement of State and Federal Department of Labor rules Assist in preparing reports for transportation‑related project expenditures Prepare written responses for review of management for requests for changes, transfers, reassignments, or disposal of contract work Conduct report writing, research, and prepare administrative reports Assist with developing or revising construction specifications, the Construction Manual, or other procedures Manage records and files; review contracts for conformance with latest specifications Recommend best practices, develop lessons learned, and prepare procedural manuals and workflows Provide staff and industry training; conduct performance evaluations Serve as technical advisor on subletting matters; advise on policies and standards Prepare and update procedural manuals, workflow diagrams, and training classes Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations; engage in public speaking and oral/written presentations as required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management Three (3) years of experience in transportation construction engineering One (1) year of the general experience must be at the working level in a professional transportation construction engineering capacity Licensure or certification options: State Land Surveyor (LS) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure Level III certification in Civil Engineering Technology – Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection, or Highway Surveys (NICET) Master’s degree in engineering may substitute for one (1) year of general experience Preferred Qualifications Experience with Subletting, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, and Small Business Enterprise project administration for transportation projects Project management experience including conflict resolution, letter and memorandum preparation, schedule development, time extensions, and change orders Analytical experience with engineering reports, plans, and specifications; ability to develop effective solutions Strong data gathering and presentation skills for leadership and peer audiences Effective communication in a leadership capacity (phone, email, face‑to‑face) Leadership, prioritization, multitasking, and large workload management Proficiency with AASHTOWare, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Teams, Outlook), CTDOT COMPASS, Power‑BI, or other relevant software Engineering degree with FE, EIT, or P.E. license Special Requirements May be required to possess certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) May be required to possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license May be required to travel Working Conditions Employees may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and may experience a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year‑round weather conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut - Department of Transportation