Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) (State Bridge Design)

Department of Transportation; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 in the State Bridge Design unit to lead engineering efforts for the state's bridge and transportation structures. The role involves complex analyses, design oversight, load rating determinations, and coordination with state and consultant engineers to ensure safe infrastructure.

The position is based in Newington, CT with Monday–Friday, full-time hours and hybrid flexibility, offering opportunities to impact

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license must be retained throughout employment.
• PE license or EIT licensure preferred.
• Experience in bridge design, structural analysis, or transportation engineering projects.
• Ability to conduct complex engineering analyses and oversee lower-level engineers.
• Availability to travel for training, conferences, field reviews, and meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering services for development, design, and management of the state's bridge and transportation structures.
• Perform complex bridge structural analyses and provide design oversight.
• Determine load ratings and coordinate with state and consultant engineers.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe transportation infrastructure.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Transportation engineering

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

PE license or EIT licensure

Job description

Transportation Engineer 3 in the State Bridge Design unit of the Connecticut Department of Transportation provides lead engineering services for the development, design, and management of the state's bridge and transportation structures. The role involves complex bridge structural analysis, design oversight, load rating determinations, and coordination with state and consultant engineers to ensure safe and efficient transportation infrastructure. The position is based in Newington, CT and works Monday-Friday full-time with hybrid flexibility.

Key qualifications:

• Valid driver's license (must be retained throughout employment)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training licensure preferred
• Experience in bridge design, structural analysis, or transportation engineering projects
• Ability to conduct complex engineering analyses and oversee lower-level engineers
• Availability to travel for training, conferences, field reviews, and meetings as needed