CAD Coordinator - Transportation Engineer 3 (Digital Delivery Technology Unit)

North American Transportation Management Institute; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Transportation in Newington, CT is hiring a Transportation Engineer 3 to support BIM-enabled design and asset management. You will develop 2D/3D models for highway and bridge projects during design and construction, leveraging Bentley OpenRoads/OpenBridge and AutoCAD while collaborating with BIM leaders nationwide.

The role emphasizes advancing digital delivery, data management, and ISO-19650 practices, with opportunities to train staff and contribute to the agency's

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Three years of transportation engineering experience preferred.
• PE or EIT licensure may substitute for part of the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex design work for highways and bridges, including 2D/3D modeling.
• Provide CAD/BIM support during design and construction phases.
• Coordinate with divisions and agencies on engineering projects.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for design improvements.
• Assist in training staff on Bentley software, BIM workflows, and GIS data.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE licensure

EIT licensure

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads/OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Designer

AutoCAD

Power BI

GIS software

Job description

Recruitment #260917-9108FQ-001
Location: Newington, CT
Date Opened: 9/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $108,373 - $152,572/year* *(Salary commensurate with experience)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 10/2/2026 11:59:00 PM

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.

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.

Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, 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, 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.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of 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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Oversees work of lower level engineers and performs complex design work;
• Designs difficult foundations and bridges of advanced design;
• Makes field inspection of bridge sites to obtain information necessary for design of important structures;
• Oversees field inspection of structural condition of existing structures and preparation of sketches, plans and recommendations for adequate repair;
• Acts as liaison between towns and state as consulting engineer in repair of bridges;
• Oversees and conducts research on materials incorporated in bridges, highways, and miscellaneous structures and maintenance and construction methods in field;
• Oversees state and consultant engineers in review of storm sewer and culvert designs and computations prepared by Design division and contracting engineers for watersheds of 650 acres and less;
• Provides technical advice to Design division and District Engineers on pollution control measures and unusual storm sewer and culvert designs;
• Prepares computations for storm sewer and culvert designs;
• Attends field reviews on all new designs for highway projects;
• Recommends revisions to improve drainage design;
• Oversees laboratory work on soil samples for determination of void ratio, water content, specific gravity, grain size distribution, plasticity limits, permeability, optimum moisture content, confined and unconfined compressive strength, direct shear and consolidation;
• Prepares detailed geotechnical reports and recommendations;
• Oversees analyses, computations, preparation of plans and data relating to hydraulic problems encountered in planning and design of highways;
• Performs hydrographic analysis and flood routing for retention basin designs;
• Serves as expert witness in court cases;
• Reviews drainage design on major permit applications for shopping centers and housing developments;
• Assists in preparation and updating of Drainage Manual;
• Oversees engineers, electricians and technicians in design or maintenance of extensive highway lighting, traffic light installations and computerized traffic control systems;
• Performs complex work in preparation of plans, specifications and estimated cost of electrical contracts and work;
• Oversees inspection of electrical construction and maintenance work and preparation of monthly and final estimates;
• Coordinates preliminary surveys and planning of engineering requirements for construction and maintenance of electrical installations with state utilities;
• Assists in coordination of work of design engineers with consulting engineers in preparation of plans to determine contract documents;
• Recommends need for test, alterations, revision of replacement of equipment associated with highway lighting, traffic lights, drawbridges, and highway buildings;
• Acts as consultant to district forces and other state agencies;
• Oversees consultant engineers in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates of bridges and structural improvement, construction and reconstruction of highways and construction or reconstruction of transportation facilities;
• Recommends treatment of alignment, grade, surface and drainage features;
• Makes project reports and analyzes comparative routes for economy, feasibility and utility;
• Oversees activities of engineers and technical assistants engaged in review and processing of major traffic generator studies, highway traffic engineering investigations, surveys, design and research;
• Reviews reports from investigators and subordinates;
• Prepares final reports and recommendations applying to traffic signs, signals, markings, control devices, illumination, channelization, detour and route designations;
• Represents department in state, town, public meetings;
• Oversees and reviews plans, specifications and cost estimates for adjustment of relocation of public utilities in conflict with design and layout of construction for purpose of establishing their engineering adequacy;
• Determines extent to which state shall reimburse utility companies for costs incurred;
• Prepares and reviews agreements governing terms involved;
• Represents state in negotiations with Federal Highway Administration for reimbursement of funds to state;
• Confers with consulting, engineers, corporate, municipal planners, departmental personnel and others involved in coordinating utility adjustments with highway reconstruction work;
• Advises departmental auditors on acceptability of credits offered or claims for payment made;
• Conducts field and office investigations of engineering, technical or other problems and prepares reports for higher level employees;
• Analyzes problems and recommends effective solutions;
• Assists in establishment of policy, procedures and methods;
• Represents department in legislative matters;
• Assists in development and review of department contracts;
• Performs related duties as required.

WORKING LEAD LEVEL:

• As assigned by the supervisor distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews unit work;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
• Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Recommends policies and standards;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Performs related duties as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using 3D CAD Design Software such as Bentley OpenRoads, OpenBridge, or AutoCAD
• Experience coordinating effectively with other Department units, consultants, towns, state and federal agencies
• Experience using Office365, Power BI, and GIS software
• Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills
• Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering related issues
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex technical reports and documents
• Experience working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments

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.

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).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Incumbents 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.