Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering)

North American Transportation Management Institute; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineer 3-Engineering in the State Bridge Design unit at Headquarters in Newington, CT. The role involves leading projects to improve safety and efficiency, reviewing drawings, and addressing issues during construction.

Candidate must have a mechanical blend of design and project leadership experience in transportation engineering, with a strong emphasis on state bridge systems and standards. Hybrid work options may be available.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Substitutions allowed: PE licensure may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree; EIT licensure may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead services in the development of projects to improve safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State's transportation system.
• Review contractor drawings to facilitate construction and ensure contract compliance.
• Address unforeseen conditions during construction and support the State Bridge Design unit.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering)
State Bridge Design

Recruitment #261002-9108FQ-001

Location
Newington, CT

Date Opened
10/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$108,373* - $152,572/year *Salary commensurate with experience
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
10/20/2026 11:59:00 PM

Introduction

Do you want to be part of a great team of engineers who are shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, read below!

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3-Engineering position within State Bridge Design in the Division of Bridges at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• 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 NOTE

*Salary commensurate with education and/or experience, in accordance with the P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit contract.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• 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 ROLE

Transportation Engineer 3's in the Division of Bridges provide lead services in the development of projects and tasks that improve the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State's transportation system and find solutions to challenging structural engineering problems.

The Division of Bridges manages the state's highway and rail bridge inventory and other transportation structures, such as span poles, mast arms, large highway sign structures, and hi-mast lighting. The unit follows the project through construction, reviews contractor-developed drawings to facilitate construction, ensures contract compliance, and provides support to address unforeseen conditions during construction.

The State Bridge Design unit is responsible for the design of State bridges and overhead traffic structures, utilizing State in-house staff producing safe, efficient, and aesthetic structures. This group also develops and maintains bridge design standards for use by State and consultant engineers.

Maintaining and improving upon the State's bridge inventory is critical to accomplish CTDOT’s mission. Bridge structural analysis is conducted by Transportation Engineers in the State Bridge Design Load Rating section to:

• Determine which structures may require remedial action
• Determine safe posting limits for structures with substandard load capacities
• Assist in the most effective use of available resources for rehabilitation or replacement
• Assist in permit vehicle reviews

  APPLICATION DETAILS

  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.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

  A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

  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).

  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.
  • 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).