CAD Coordinator - Transportation Engineer 3

State of Connecticut; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Work–life balance

Awards & recognition

On-site facilities

Job summary

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) seeks a Transportation Engineer 3 to advance BIM-enabled highway and bridge design within the Digital Delivery Technology Unit at Headquarters in Newington, CT.

You will support 2D/3D modeling, data management, and CAD workflows, collaborating with BIM leaders nationwide and FHWA to enhance safety and efficiency. Training and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; 3 years of transportation engineering experience.
• One year of working-level experience in transportation engineering; PE or EIT substitutions may apply.
• Master’s degree can substitute for 1 year of experience; PE/EIT licensure may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D/3D models for highway and bridge projects during design and construction.
• Provide design/engineering support to engineers for BIM-ready models and data.
• Advance BIM, data management, and digital delivery technologies across CTDOT.
• Collaborate with BIM leaders nationally (HEEP) and with FHWA for project delivery.
• Manage CAD applications using Bentley OpenRoads/OpenBridge Designer and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud; create training guides and provide training.

Skills

BIM

CAD

OpenRoads

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering (substitution)

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Designer

Bentley Infrastructure Cloud

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) position within the Division of Facilities and Transit, Digital Delivery Technology Unit (formerly AEC (Architectural, Engineering & Construction) Applications Unit), in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new 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.

THE ROLE

Transportation Engineer 3's in the Digital Delivery Technology unit support the development of projects and initiatives that enhance the safety, capacity, and efficiency of Connecticut’s transportation system.

You will provide design/engineering support to engineers to develop complex and complete 2D and 3D models for highway and bridge projects during the design and construction phases of these projects. These models and associated data will be used for engineering, construction, and asset management purposes to support the continued implementation of BIM throughout the agency.

You will stay at the forefront of emerging road and bridge technologies, including digital delivery, data management, digital twins, generative design, modeling and analysis, ISO-19650, model as the legal document, and CAD to GIS. You will also collaborate with BIM leaders from around the country through groups such as The Highway Engineering Exchange Program (HEEP) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help reshape the way CTDOT delivers projects.

You will be part of a team responsible for managing CAD Applications, using Bentley OpenRoads Designer and OpenBridge Designer as well as Bentley Infrastructure Cloud. You will help in-house employees, develop training guides, and provide training as necessary.

SALARY NOTE

*Salary commensurate with education and/or experience, in accordance with the P-4 contract

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.

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, and must possess and retain a valid driver's license.

ABOUT US

As 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.Learn more about our mission, vision, and values!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 2 (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.
• Current incumbents in the class of Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) who do not possess the degree or certification/licensure qualifications as detailed on this class specification may be considered for promotion to Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) upon having three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering. One (1) of the three (3) years' must have been as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering).