Lead Hydraulic Engineer (Transportation Engineer 3)

Connecticut DOT; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

On-site cafeteria

EV charging at headquarters

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) invites applications for Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) in the Hydraulics and Drainage section at its Newington headquarters. This lead engineering position covers all aspects of hydraulic engineering and water resource matters related to transportation facilities and projects.

You will provide specialized policy advice, perform hydrologic modelling and design reviews of storm drainage systems, bridges, and detention facilities;

Qualifications

• Specializes in hydraulic engineering and water resources for transportation facilities.
• Strong ability to perform hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and design reviews.
• Knowledge of stormwater, drainage systems, and scour considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized engineering, technical support and policy advice on storm water and water resource management for transportation facilities.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, design/review of drainage systems, bridges over waterways, detention facilities and related hydro structures.
• Perform bridge scour analysis, design countermeasures, and assist with monitoring.
• Prepare flood management certifications and other permit documentation.
• Provide design support and technical advice to other units on hydraulic and drainage activities.
• Review development proposals before Office of State Traffic administration and district permit offices.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Water resource management

Engineering analysis

Job description

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.

SALARY NOTE

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

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.

Engineers in the Hydraulics and Drainage (H&D) section:

• 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 and retain a valid driver’s license.

Please list your Driver’s license number, expiration date, and issuing State in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application. If applicable, please also list your Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, Engineer in Training licensure, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is the DOT’s mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.