Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering)(Office of the Chief Engineer)

Description

• Conducts analytical studies of engineering costs incurred to determine amounts reimbursable under federal aid and amounts due public utilities under state and federal policies;
• Supervising and managing specialized programs.
• Establishes and maintains section procedures;
• Supervises or provides highly technical assistance in conducting studies or establishing policy, procedures or methods;
• Responding to inquiries from the public, legislators, media, State and Federal agencies, municipalities, Commissioner’s Office and others.
• Drafting complex policies, procedures and reports.
• Acts as liaison with other operating sections, agencies and outside officials;
• Prepares reports, recommendations and correspondence;
• Supervises field or office functions for location, boundary, construction surveying and design projects;
• Prepares comprehensive reports on fiscal matters relating to departmental engineering operations;
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
• Reviews work of consultants (engineers, designers, etc.);
• Serves as a member of departmental committee assisting in preparation and/or revision of standard specifications;
• Prepares special reports, cost estimates, standards and specifications and fee schedules for consultant engineers, surveyors or contractors;
• interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;
• Supervises work of engineers, technicians and other technical and/or clerical personnel in any one of several organizationally specialized engineering operations, railroad or airport sections;
• Makes oral presentations at public hearings or meetings;
• administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;
• Supervises field and office research projects on engineering and technical problems;
• Conducting highly technical, complex and sensitive research, planning and studies.
• Acts as an assistant in performing highly specialized administrative or engineering studies;
• Reviews progress reports;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Acts as the Primary Assistant to the Chief Engineer in performing special projects and overseeing Bureau activities;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Coordinates design related elements of construction projects;
• Oversees the Department's Consultant Selection Panel process;
• Supervises research on economic, financial and administrative aspects of pavement management, highway construction and maintenance, design of highways and bridges with reference to materials to be used and in pavement work correction, resurfacing and winter maintenance techniques;
• Reviews detailed plans, specifications or studies of complex engineering problems related to areas such as highway, bridge, facility or geometric design, traffic engineering, computer applications, electrical engineering, highway operations, geo-technical engineering, hydraulics and drainage, utilities, contract and project development, environmental compliance, railroad engineering or airport engineering;
• Directs concurrent billing programs for department;
• Representing the Department on committees and in legislative and other matters.
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• Determines priorities and plans section work;
• Develops or makes recommendations on policies and standards;
• Supervises research into development of improved materials or products and testing methods;
• Supervises preparation of comprehensive technical reports and related correspondence;
• analyze and review engineering reports, plans and specifications;
• Researching, developing and preparing presentations for the Commissioner, Chief Engineer and others.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• Supervisory ability.
• relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• Meet Minimum Qualifications: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
• Experience presenting complex information effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, to diverse populations including officials, peers, members of the public and small and large groups.
• Applicants must be available to travel to and attend trainings, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, etc., both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.
• Experience analyzing complex problems and recommending effective solutions.
• Considerable ability to
• 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.
• This position requires active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.
• Experience with financial and scheduling controls pertaining to engineering projects, plans, contracts and reports.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Experience demonstrating initiative, working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments.
• Experience and knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
• 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;
• Considerable knowledge of
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Experience coordinating effectively with CTDOT units, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies, officials and legislators, including developing and maintaining harmonious relationships with stakeholders.
• oral and written communication skills;
• interpersonal skills;
• latest engineering principles, techniques and procedures employed in engineering field;

Benefits

• 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.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday, First Shift
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance