Traffic Safety Engineer (Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering)

Department of Transportation; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Transportation seeks a Traffic Safety Engineer (Transportation Engineer 2) in Newington with hybrid work options. This role focuses on preventing fatal and serious injury crashes on state and local roadways by developing transportation policies, standards, and guidelines related to highway safety.

You will implement Connecticut's SHSP and Highway Safety Improvement Program and collaborate with State and Local officials to resolve roadway safety issues, applying

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway safety engineering and policy development.
• Proficient CAD/Drafting skills.
• Ability to analyze complex highway/bridge/pavement problems.
• Strong communication and collaboration with officials.
• Driver's license valid.
• EIT/PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation policies, standards, and guidelines for highway safety.
• Implement Connecticut's SHSP and Highway Safety Improvement Program.
• Analyze roadway data to identify safety improvements.
• Coordinate with state and local officials to resolve safety issues.

Skills

Transportation engineering knowledge

Oral and written communication

Analytical problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

EIT or PE license preferred

Tools

CADD

Job description

The Traffic Safety Engineer (Transportation Engineer 2) with Connecticut DOT's Safety Engineering Unit focuses on preventing fatal and serious injury crashes on state and local roadways. The role involves developing transportation policies, standards, and guidelines related to highway safety; implementing Connecticut's Strategic Highway Safety Plan and Highway Safety Improvement Program; and building relationships between State and Local officials to resolve roadway safety issues. Based in Newington, CT with hybrid work options available.

Key qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices in transportation engineering (bridge design, highway design, drainage, hydraulics, traffic)
• Considerable skill in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) applications
• Ability to analyze and evaluate engineering, highway, structural, and pavement design problems and provide effective solutions
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's license required and must be maintained
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred