Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) (40 Hour)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe�State of Connecticut,�Department of Transportation (CTDOT),�is now accepting applications for a�Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) Rail Design opportunity within the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail Design in Newington, CT.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our�new�State Employee Benefits Overview�page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy�work/life balance�to all employees\r\n 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!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Monday - Friday\r\n Full-time (40 hours per week)\r\n First shift\r\n Location: Newington, CT\r\n Hybrid work environment (This position is eligible to apply 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.)\r\n \r\n\r\nTHE ROLE\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Transportation Supervising Engineer will be responsible for leading the Office of Rail Signal and Communications section or the Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS) section. This position requires a highly experienced and technically proficient engineer capable of managing and overseeing complex rail systems across multiple rail lines within the state. The role demands exceptional leadership, project management, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of critical infrastructure projects.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOUR MISSION\r\n\r\n\r\nAs one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nLearn more about our mission, vision, and values!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n 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. �\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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 (Opens in a New Window).�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).� �\r\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue 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 Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window).\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!�\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervising engineers and other staff engaged in engineering and/or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\nSupervision and Leadership:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Supervise the work of engineers, technicians, and other technical and/or clerical personnel in specialized engineering operations related to railroad sections.\r\n Schedule, assign, oversee, and review the work of staff.\r\n Provide staff training and assistance and conduct performance evaluations.\r\n Determine priorities, plan section work, and establish and maintain section procedures.\r\n Supervise research on economic, financial, and administrative aspects of transportation projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nProject Management and Coordination:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Act as Project Manager for multiple multi-million-dollar rail projects, including railroad electrification, signalization, security enhancements, traction power, and communications.\r\n Coordinate design-related elements of construction projects to ensure successful and timely completion.\r\n Prepare special reports, cost estimates, standards, specifications, and fee schedules for consultants, engineers, surveyors, or contractors.\r\n\r\nTechnical Review and Analysis:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Review detailed plans, specifications, or studies of complex engineering problems related to railroad engineering, electrical engineering, and other specialized areas.\r\n Analyze and review engineering reports, plans, and specifications.\r\n Supervise field and office research projects on engineering and technical problems.\r\n Conduct analytical studies of engineering costs incurred to determine amounts reimbursable under federal aid and amounts due to public utilities under state and federal policies.\r\n\r\nPolicy and Standards Development:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Develop or make recommendations on policies, standards, and procedures within the section.\r\n Act as a liaison with other operating sections, agencies, and outside officials to ensure alignment of policies and practices.\r\n Serve as a member of departmental committees assisting in the preparation and/or revision of� standard specifications.\r\n\r\nConsultant and Contractor Oversight:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Review the work of consultants, including engineers and designers to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.\r\n Oversee the Department's Consultant Selection Panel process.\r\n\r\nSpecial Projects and Reporting:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Act as the Primary Assistant to the Assistant Rail Administrator in performing special projects and overseeing Bureau activities.\r\n Prepare comprehensive reports on all matters relating to departmental engineering operations.\r\n Supervise or provide highly technical assistance in conducting studies or establishing policy, procedures, or methods.\r\n\r\nPublic Engagement and Communication:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Make oral presentations at public hearings or meetings to convey project details and address public concerns.\r\n Prepare and present comprehensive technical reports and related correspondence.\r\n\r\nResearch and Innovation:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Supervise research into the development of improved materials, products, and testing methods.\r\n Oversee research on new methodologies in transportation engineering, including pavement work correction, resurfacing, and winter maintenance techniques.\r\n\r\nAdministrative and Financial Management:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Direct concurrent billing programs for the department.\r\n Oversee the preparation of progress reports and manage administrative controls over transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects, and reports.\r\n\r\nField and Office Functions:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Supervise field or Office functions related to location, boundary, construction surveying, and design projects.\r\n Provide oversight and technical guidance in the application of engineering principles in both field and office environments.\r\n\r\nLiaison and Collaboration:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Act as a liaison with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and the alignment of projects with broader transportation goals.\r\n\r\n\r\nOther Duties:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Perform related duties as required to support the overall goals and objectives of the Office of Rail Signal and Communications or Office of Rail Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management, traffic and utilities;�\r\n administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;�\r\n relevant agency policies and procedures;�\r\n relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;�\r\n departmental operational methodologies;�\r\n latest engineering principles, techniques and procedures employed in engineering field;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable ability to\r\n \r\n analyze and review engineering reports, plans and specifications;�\r\n interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Supervisory ability.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in transportation engineering.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as an engineer with lead responsibility for complex transportation engineering projects in bridge design, drainage, electrical, foundations, traffic, facilities design, highway design, research, utilities or hydraulics.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering).\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering\r\n Experience in railroad planning, design, construction, or railroad-related activities\r\n Experience managing or supervising staff working in multiple areas\r\n Experience enforcing policies and directives\r\n Experience managing multiple teams to accomplish initiatives and meet deadlines\r\n Experience with capital planning, the contract development process, and administrative and financial controls with respect to railroad plans, contracts, projects, and reports\r\n Experience with Bluebeam, Compass, and Microsoft Office 365 including scheduling meetings, managing data, composing correspondence, report writing, and tracking work\r\n Experience in developing relationships with stakeholders\r\n Experience in identifying problems, researching solutions, making decisions, and verifying the accuracy of the decision\r\n Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, and administrative staff, to support project delivery and organizational goals\r\n Experience with transportation engineering standards, industry best practices, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to design and project implementation\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n\r\n Incumbents must possess 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.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.\r\n