Lead Hydraulic Engineer (Transportation Engineer 3)

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau Engineering & Construction; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) invites applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 position in Newington, CT. The role focuses on hydraulics and water resources for transportation facilities and projects, with hybrid in-office/telework options and a typical Monday–Friday schedule.

The successful candidate will lead hydraulic engineering efforts, provide policy and technical guidance on stormwater management, and support design through construction.

Qualifications

• Lead engineer involved in hydraulic engineering and water resource matters related to transportation facilities.
• Provide specialized engineering, technical support and policy advice on storm water and water resource management related to planning, permitting, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation facilities.
• Review and advise on hydraulic aspects for bridges, culverts, detention facilities and related structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design review for storm drainage, bridges, detentions, and related hydraulic structures.
• Perform bridge scour analysis and assist with scour countermeasure design and monitoring.
• Prepare flood management certifications and permit documentation.
• Provide design support and technical advice to other Department units on hydraulic and drainage activities.
• Review development proposals impacting hydraulic and drainage aspects.

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to be part of a great team of engineers that is shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is accepting applications for an exciting Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) position in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Facilities and Transit, Hydraulics and Drainage section at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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.

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.

SALARY NOTE

• *Salary commensurate with education and/or experience, in accordance with the P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit contract.

THE ROLE

The CTDOT has a challenging opening for a lead engineer involved in all aspects of hydraulic engineering and water resource matters related to transportation facilities and projects.

• Provide specialized engineering, technical support and policy advice on all storm water and water resource management issues related to the planning, permitting, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation facilities;
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, hydraulic design and/or review of storm drainage systems, culverts, highway or railroad bridges over waterways, detention facilities, dams and related hydraulic structures;
• Perform bridge scour analysis, prepare revetment and scour countermeasure design and assist with bridge scour monitoring;
• Prepare flood management certifications and other permit documentation;
• Provide design support and technical advice to other Department units on hydraulic and drainage activities associated with the design and/or maintenance of transportation facilities;
• Review commercial development proposals brought before the Office of State Traffic administration and district permit offices.

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