Professional Engineer - Mechanical (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services is seeking a Professional Engineer for their Real Estate and Construction Services division. This full-time role will involve providing technical oversight of major building projects, ensuring high standards for construction quality while advancing sustainability initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience as a project engineer and an active Connecticut Professional Engineer license. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience as a project engineer with full responsibility for engineering design of major projects.
• Substitutions allowed: college training in engineering may substitute for general experience (up to 4 years).
• Incumbent must possess and retain a current Connecticut Professional Engineering license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical review of plans and specifications prepared by external engineers.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical reviews of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems.
• Develop and maintain standardized engineering design requirements for State building construction.
• Shape energy-related standards and advise project teams on sustainability goals.
• Manage energy efficiency initiatives and oversee external consultants.

Skills

Technical review of plans and specifications

Mechanical system design

Energy efficiency initiatives

Digital reviews of contract documents

Experience with Bluebeam Revu

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking applications from experienced individuals for the position of Professional Engineer within the Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) division.

What We Can Offer You

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees.

Position Highlights

• Monday - Friday.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• First shift.
• Hybrid.

The Role

The DAS RECS division is seeking a Professional Engineer – Mechanical to play a key role in shaping the future of Connecticut’s state building construction projects. With more than $1B in active design and construction underway, this position helps uphold the Department’s high standards for professional practice and construction quality, serving as the Department’s technical authority for mechanical systems.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical review of plans and specifications prepared by external engineers to ensure alignment with Department standards, building system requirements, and professional standards of care.
• Leading multidisciplinary technical reviews of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems—including HVAC performance and long-term operability—developed by licensed consulting engineers.
• Developing, maintaining, and advancing standardized engineering design requirements for State building construction, guiding the work of external design consultants.
• Playing a central role in advancing the State’s sustainability and decarbonization goals by shaping energy‑related standards, advising project teams, and representing the Department on the interagency GreenerGov Technical Advisory Committee.
• Managing energy efficiency initiatives, overseeing external consultants for engineering and master planning studies, and supporting internal project management staff on complex technical engineering issues.

Position Requirements

This position requires active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S. 20-302.

Please list your Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, and any other job‑relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the application.

About the Division

The DAS RECS division’s Construction Services leads the oversight of the state’s capital building construction projects. Within this office, the Technical Services and Plan Review team partners with project management and technical staff to elevate building construction quality standards, advance energy and decarbonization goals, and support master planning and pre‑design initiatives. This work directly influences the performance and sustainability of public buildings across the state.

Qualifications

Eight (8) years of experience as a project engineer with full responsibility for the engineering design of major building projects.

Substitutions allowed: College training in engineering may be substituted for the General Experience (up to 4 years). A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one additional year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing digital reviews of contract documents for new construction and major renovation projects.
• Experience analyzing mechanical and plumbing systems for commercial and institutional buildings.
• Experience developing and maintaining performance and quality criteria for building systems and components.
• Experience using Bluebeam Revu for document review.
• Experience supporting or participating in master planning and pre‑design studies.

Special Requirements

• Incumbent must possess and retain a current Connecticut Professional Engineering license.
• May be required to travel.
• May be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Working Conditions

Incumbents may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from site environments and to some discomfort from year‑round weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.