Lead Hydraulic Engineer (Transportation Engineer 3)
State of Connecticut
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Job summary
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) in Newington, CT, seeks a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) to lead hydraulic engineering and water resource initiatives for transportation facilities. The role involves modeling, design reviews, scour analysis, and permitting support within the Hydraulics and Drainage section.
The department offers hybrid work arrangements, professional development, and an award‑winning agency environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3 years of transportation engineering experience.
- At least 1 year in a professional transportation engineering capacity at working level.
- PE licensure or EIT may substitute for degree.
- Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineer in hydraulic engineering and water resource matters for transportation facilities.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design reviews.
- Assist with bridge scour analysis and scour countermeasure design.
- Prepare flood management certifications and permit documents.
- Collaborate with other department units on hydraulic activities.
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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.
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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 commensurate with education and/or experience, in accordance with the P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit contract.
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 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.
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.
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.
A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.
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).
- 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).
- Possession of an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering with course work relevant to the field of hydraulic and/or water resources engineering.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Experience utilizing knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering as it applies to transportation projects.
- Experience applying the latest techniques and procedures employed in the field of hydraulic engineering, including hands-on experience in watershed and hydraulic modeling using state-of-the‑art computer software.
- Experience performing bridge scour evaluations, preparing scour estimates/calculations, SNBI/NBI ratings, slope protection (revetment) and scour countermeasure designs and scour reports.
- Experience analyzing problems, reading plans, and interpreting reports related to hydraulics, bridge scour, drainage, flooding, flood management and recommending effective solutions as a retrofit or as part of a proposed project design.
- Experience showcasing knowledge and understanding of the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) and Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies relating to Flood Management Certification and other water resource permitting administered by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP).
- Hands‑on experience working with FEMA Flood Insurance Studies (FIS), mapping and technical data for the development of regulatory floodplain/floodway models for compliance with state flood management and NFIP regulations.
- Experience preparing technical memoranda, letters, and reports.
- Experience supervising, evaluating, and developing improved performance of junior engineers.
- Experience using Office365, Bentley MicroStation or Openroads, Microsoft SharePoint and COMPASS, Bluebeam and other discipline‑related applications.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Incumbents may be required to travel.
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