Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering)

Connecticut DOT; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,048 - 168,617; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Work-life balance

On-site facilities and parking

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering) in Newington, CT to supervise the Consultant Bridge Design – CLE Program and oversee bridge design deliverables. This full-time role demands PE licensure, leadership of engineers and staff, coordination with municipalities, and public involvement; travel and license requirements apply.

The position offers a competitive salary of $120,048 to $168,617 per year, hybrid work options, and benefits

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Travel to and attendance at trainings, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, and emergency responses may be required, including outside normal hours.
• A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew within the Consultant Bridge Design – CLE Program and oversee work of engineers, technicians and other personnel.
• Develop and/or make recommendations on bridge design standards; prepare reports, recommendations and correspondence.
• Coordinate with municipalities and stakeholders; lead public involvement; ensure consultant deliverables are complete and compliant; review designs, specs, estimates.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering)

Location: Newington, CT

Salary: $120,048 -$168,617 /Year *(Salary commensurate with education and/or experience)

Job Type:Open to the Public

Close Date 8/5/2026 11:59:00 PM

Introduction

TheState of Connecticut,Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications for an excitingTransportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering)opportunity in theBureau of Engineering and Construction,Division of Bridges,Consultant Bridge Design – Consultant Liaison Engineer (CLE) Program!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthywork/life balanceto all employees.
• Work for an award-winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded theEmployer of the Yearaward by theConnecticut Society of Civil Engineers(CSCE) and named theWomen’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.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday – Friday
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift
• Location: CTDOT Headquarters in Newington, CT
• Hybrid (in-office/telework) may be available

SALARY NOTE

*Salary may be commensurate with education and/or experience in accordance with the P-4 union contract

THE ROLE

The Consultant Bridge Design – CLE Program delivers a high volume of bridge and structure projects through partnerships with private‑sector consulting firms who act as CTDOT’s owner’s representatives, developing, reviewing, and refining design packages, reports, and contract documents in accordance with CTDOT standards. CTDOT’s CLE staff oversee consultant deliverables, project scope, schedule, and budget; coordinate with municipalities and stakeholders; lead public involvement; and ensure compliance and constructability. Operating within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Engineering, Division of Bridges, the program integrates CTDOT standards and practices with consultant expertise to advance safe, innovative, and cost‑effective multimodal infrastructure.

This Transportation Supervising Engineer position is anticipated to supervise a crew within the CLE Program. Transportation Supervising Engineers oversee work of engineers, technicians and other technical and/or clerical personnel, and assist other CTDOT operating units, consulting engineers, municipalities, and other outside officials and agencies by developing and/or making recommendations on bridge design standards; preparing reports, recommendations and correspondence; supervising office functions for design projects; supervising preparation of comprehensive technical reports and related correspondence; making oral presentations at public information meetings and hearings; reviewing work of consultant engineers; and ensuring that consultant developed plans, specifications, estimates, and other deliverables are complete, and compliant.

As needed operationally, this recruitment may be used to fill other positions within the Division of Bridges.

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APPLICATION DETAILS

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

REQUIREMENTS

This position requires active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302.

Applicants must be available to travel to and attend trainings, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, emergency responses, etc., both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.

ABOUT US

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

We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the DOT and Division of Bridges, to deliver our mission.

Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!