Field Transportation Engineer Lead - Construction

CT

New Haven (CT)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits overview
Professional growth and development
Healthy work/life balance
Award-winning agency CTDOT

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) to supervise field staff and support contract administration on highway projects. You will ensure work aligns with contract plans and state regulations while coordinating with Supervising Engineers and external consultants.

The role emphasizes rigorous inspections, cost reviews, data reporting, and ongoing guidance to staff in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management required.
  • Three years of experience in transportation construction engineering.
  • One year of working-level professional experience for General Experience.
  • Licensure substitutions may satisfy degree requirements.
  • Experience with highway construction engineering plans, contracts, and reports.

Responsibilities

  • Directs field staff to ensure work complies with plans and specs.
  • Liaises with consulting engineers and reviews final cost estimates.
  • Trains inspectors and prepares technical reports.
  • Oversees design, estimating, and plan preparation activities.
  • Assists in project oversight and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Transportation construction
Surveying
Materials testing
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Supervisory ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management
PE licensure substitution
LS licensure substitution
NICET certification substitution
EIT/LSIT substitution

Tools

AASHTOWare Project
COMPASS
MS Office Suite

Job description

Connecticut Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering) to supervise field staff and support contract administration on highway projects. You will ensure work aligns with contract plans and state regulations while coordinating with Supervising Engineers and external consultants.

The role emphasizes rigorous inspections, cost reviews, data reporting, and ongoing guidance to staff in a dynamic field environment.

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