Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) | State Highway Design

Recruitment #260823-8839FO-001
Location: Newington, CT
Date Opened: 8/25/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $95,865 – $123,809/year
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 9/8/2026 11:59:00 PM

Are you interested in being part of a team designing improvements on Connecticut’s highway system and having a positive effect on safety and traffic operation in local communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for an exciting opportunity as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) within the State Design Unit in the Division of Highway Design at our Newington Headquarters.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Monday – Friday

Full-time (40 hours per week)

First shift

Location: Newington, CT

Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available.

A valid driver’s license is required.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

Recommend and implement effective solutions;

Contribute to providing a safe and efficient transportation system;

Implement bicycle and pedestrian improvements along highways;

Work with community groups and elected officials;

Utilize computer software to design roadway elements;

Showcase your oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Transportation Engineer 2’s in Highway Design work as part of an engineering team responsible for the development of projects that improve the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State’s transportation system and find solutions to challenging roadway and multi-modal improvement problems. The State Design Unit consists of in-house highway design engineers who provide lead or support services in the development of capital projects such as intersection improvements, modern roundabouts, multi-use trails, corridor improvements, complete street upgrades, bridge replacements, and more.

Duties include:

Developing three-dimensional roadway models using CAD software;

Developing and analyzing multiple design alternatives for transportation improvement projects;

Preparing design plans, profiles, cross sections, and design details for State projects;

Analyzing and designing complex stormwater drainage systems;

Developing project designs that incorporate multi-modal facilities to address the needs of drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users;

Designing roadside safety elements, including guiderail and concrete barrier;

Engaging in stakeholder outreach with municipal leaders, neighborhood groups, businesses, homeowners, and the traveling public;

Developing plans and supporting documentation for environmental permits;

Coordinating with utility companies to determine potential conflicts and relocations if necessary;

Coordinating with other units within the CTDOT;

Conducting field meetings and site investigations;

Performing related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and two (2) years of experience in a professional transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering capacity.

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

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.

A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience developing plans, specifications, and estimates for complex highway engineering projects

Experience developing and delivering technical presentations to the public and peers

Experience with the design process from project initiation through design approval and final design delivery

Experience utilizing MicroStation, OpenRoads or similar CAD software to develop design models and contract plans

Possession of an accredited bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Experience preparing complex technical reports and documents

Experience with relevant CTDOT manuals, policies, and proceduresExperience analyzing problems and offering effective solutions for issues related to transportation engineering

Experience designing stormwater drainage systems for roadways

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.

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.