Transportation Engineer 2 (Land Surveying)

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau Engineering & Construction; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Award winning agency CTDOT

Job summary

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) seeks a Transportation Engineer 2 (Land Surveying) to support property mapping, right-of-way mapping, and acquisition-related tasks at the CTDOT Headquarters in Newington, CT.

The role emphasizes advanced mapping production, data analysis, and coordination with engineers and consultants to ensure accuracy and compliance with state statutes. Travel and license maintenance are required; the position is hybrid, first shift, full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management and two years of professional transportation construction/engineering experience.
• One year of experience may be substituted if already at Transportation Engineer 1 level.
• Alternative substitutions include NICET Level III certs, LS/L.S., LSIT/EIT, AWS CWI equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Analyze land records and interpret CTDOT Right of Way maps.
• Prepare property acquisition and release maps using ORD and CADD tools.
• Review mapping data and update procedural workflows.
• Coordinate with CTDOT engineers and consultants to facilitate mapping.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

CADD

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for the position of Transportation Engineer 2 (Land Surveying) in the Division of Construction Operations, Central Survey, Section, located at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been 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!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Hybrid
• First Shift
• Monday - Friday
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Location: Department of Transportation Headquarters in Newington, CT
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained
• Applicants must be available to travel
• P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit

THE ROLE

Property Mapping: This is an advanced production level position acting as a team member to support the development of property acquisition mapping, release mapping, and State Right of Way mapping. This foundational position supports the Principal Engineer of Surveys in meeting CTDOT’s obligations to CT General Statutes. Duties include:

• Land records analysis and interpretation
• Reading and interpreting CTDOT Right of Way maps
• Preparation of property acquisition and release maps using Bentley ORD computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software
• Review of mapping data produced by peers and subordinate staff
• Preparing and updating procedural workflows
• Communication with CTDOT engineers, consulting engineers, and other CTDOT employees to facilitate preparation of the aforesaid mapping

ABOUT US

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 our mission, vision, and values.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the following areas: construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, operations, or maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Inspects construction projects;
• Acts as a team member in preparation of plans and estimates for construction or maintenance of bridges, structures and highways;
• Reviews shop plans;
• Oversees collection, recording, preparation and analysis of data pertaining to materials testing and transportation planning;
• Assists in budget preparation, report writing, general planning and administration of unit work from an engineering project coordination and technical stand point;
• Prepares research and administrative reports;
• Assembles and prepares contracts and unit cost figures;
• Plans budgetary requirements;
• Leads survey parties or acts as chief inspector of highway construction projects;
• Oversees field and office work in surveys;
• Performs complex tasks in the generation of base survey planimetric and topographic mapping and cross sections utilizing CADD (computer aided design and drafting);
• Oversees and plans work of technical aides in maintenance, taking and analyzing test borings;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of more than one specialized field in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys and materials testing;Considerable skill in use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) applications;technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports; Skills; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to analyze and evaluate construction location 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 or construction management and two (2) years of experience in a professional transportation construction engineering or transportation engineering capacity. NOTE: For state employees one (1) year of experience must have been at the level of a Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) or (Engineering).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) licensure or 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 Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) licensure or 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.

Possession of at least Level III certification, from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in one of the following Civil Engineering Technology Programs may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement:

• Transportation Construction Inspection Program - Highway Construction Inspection
• Construction Materials Testing Program - Asphalt, Concrete or Soils
• Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Surveys or Highway Construction Inspection

Possession of a Level III Survey Technician Certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.

Possession of an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, at the level of a Welding Inspector (WI) or above, 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

• Experience with Land Surveying
• Experience with CADD, preferably Bentley MicroStation
• Experience preparing Survey maps
• Experience with reading and interpreting deeds
• Licensed Land Surveyor (LS), Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT), or Certified Survey Technician (CST) level 3
• Professional ambition, self-motivation, considerable oral and written communication skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Experience communicating with various constituents through phone, e-mail and face to face interactions, and presentations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents may be required to possess appropriate certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP).

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

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.