Traffic Safety Engineer

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau Engineering & Construction; Newington (CT); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work options

On-site fitness center

On-site cafeteria

Résumé du poste

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau Engineering & Construction seeks a Traffic Safety Engineer to support the Safety Engineering Unit in Newington, CT. The engineer will work on highway safety projects, traffic control, design reviews, and collaboration with local officials to implement safety improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least two years of professional transportation engineering experience; PE/EIT licensure or FE/EIT is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and two years of professional transportation engineering experience.
• For state employees, one year of experience must be at Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) or Construction Engineering.
• PE or EIT licensure may substitute for the degree requirement.
• FE exam with EIT licensure is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and review plans and estimates for highways, bridges, and transportation facilities.
• Design horizontal/vertical geometry for highway design plans.
• Prepare drainage/watershed calculations and utilities coordination.
• Coordinate with agencies and municipalities on projects.

Connaissances

CADD

ArcGIS

Synchro

VISSIM

MS Office

Engineering principles

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PE licensure (substitution possible)

EIT licensure (substitution possible)

Outils

ArcGIS

Synchro

VISSIM

AutoCAD

MS Office (Excel/Word/Project)

Description du poste

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications from eligible and interested DOT employees, for a Traffic Safety Engineer (Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) position within Traffic Safety in the Division of Traffic Engineering, Bureau of Engineering and Construction, at our Newington Headquarters!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours), First Shift, Monday - Friday
• Location: Newington, CT
• Hybrid (in office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available

THE ROLE:

The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Safety Engineering Unit’s highest priority is the prevention of fatal and serious injury crashes involving all road users on state and local roadways in Connecticut. It's part of everything we do, and the reason why you may notice new types of roadway configurations, signals, signs, and pavement markings being put into service in Connecticut. Our engineers are constantly searching for new and innovative solutions proven to save lives and reduce serious injuries through the implementation of Connecticut's Strategic Highway Safety Plan and the Highway Safety Improvement Program. Safety Engineering also develops transportation policies, standards, guidelines, and practices related to highway safety, and advocates the use and implementation of the Highway Safety Manual. We also help build and strengthen relationships between State and Local officials to help prevent and resolve roadway safety issues on all public roads in Connecticut.

WHAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER YOU:

• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Work at 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!
• We also offer 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 DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.
• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver's license is required and must be maintained.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

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

WHO WE ARE:

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five 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.

Learn more about CTDOT’s mission, vision, and values by clicking here!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation engineering projects or studies in the following areas: administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Acts as a team member in preparation and review of plans and estimates for construction or maintenance of bridges, structures, highways and transportation facilities;
• Performs designs for horizontal and vertical geometry necessary for development of highway design plans, profiles and cross sections;
• Develops necessary coordinate geometry for layout of design plans;
• Prepares and reviews computations for storm drainage systems and culvert designs;
• Assists in project budget preparation, report writing, general planning and administration of unit work from an engineering project coordination and technical stand point;
• Conducts engineering procedural studies;
• Prepares research and administrative reports;
• Plans and oversees highway maintenance;
• Oversees activities of lower grade engineers and technical aides in traffic control and operation studies, designs and analyses;
• Prepares and reviews storm drainage systems and culvert designs and computations for watersheds of 1000 acres and less;
• Performs mathematical calculations in development of flood profiles, synthetic hydrographs, flood routing, energy dissipation, pollution abatement and erosion protection;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of more than one specialized field involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, maintenance, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic;
• Considerable skill in use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) applications;
• Technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate engineering, highway, structural and pavement design, hydraulic and traffic problems and provide effective solutions;
• Perform complex mathematical calculations;
• Develop and interpret plans and specifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and two (2) years of experience in a professional transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering capacity.

NOTE: For state employees one (1) year of experience must have been at the level of a Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) or (Construction Engineering).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of an accredited bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation engineering.
• Academic, internship, and/or work experience in traffic engineering.
• 3.0 or higher grade-point average in relevant traffic engineering courses.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and EIT licensure.
• Experience utilizing traffic-engineering-related computer software such as ArcGIS, Synchro, and/or VISSIM.
• Experience interpreting and preparing construction documents at various stages of design.
• Experience with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) specification writing and interpretation.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• Experience coordinating effectively with other Department units, consultants, municipalities, regions, state, federal agencies and the public.
• Experience with relevant federal, state, agency and bureau manuals, policies, directives, and procedures including CTDOT Standard Specifications and CTDOT Design Manuals.
• Experience analyzing data and information and proposing effective solutions.
• Experience with interpersonal skills, presentation skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with preparation of technical engineering and administrative reports.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.