Description

Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering)
State Highway Design

Recruitment #260112-8839FO-001

Location
Newington, CT

Date Opened
1/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$91,244 - $117,842/year
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
1/30/2026 11:59:00 PM

Are you interested in being part of a team designing improvements on Connecticut's highway system and having a positive effect on safety and traffic operation in local communities?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for an exciting opportunity as a Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) within the State Design Unit in the Division of Highway Design at our Newington Headquarters.

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!
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 DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
First Shift.
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Location: Newington, CT.
A valid driver's license is required.
Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
Recommend and implement effective solutions.
Contribute to providing a safe and efficient transportation system.
Implement bicycle and pedestrian improvements along highways.
Work with community groups and elected officials.
Utilize computer software to design roadway elements.
Showcase your oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
 

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. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained. Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer-in-Training license number (if applicable), Professional Engineer license (if applicable) and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.

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 by clicking here!

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Transportation Engineer 2’s in Highway Design work as part of an engineering team responsible for the development of projects that improve the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State’s transportation system and find solutions to challenging roadway and multi-modal improvement problems. The State Design Unit consists of in-house highway design engineers who provide lead or support services in the development of capital projects such as intersection improvements, modern roundabouts, multi-use trails, corridor improvements, complete street upgrades, bridge replacements, and more.

Duties include:
Develop three-dimensional roadway models using CAD software.
Develop and analyze multiple design alternatives for transportation improvement projects.
Prepare design plans, profiles, cross sections, and design details for State projects.
Analyze and design complex stormwater drainage systems.
Develop project designs that incorporate multi-modal facilities to address the needs of drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users.
Design roadside safety elements including guiderail and concrete barrier.
Engage in stakeholder outreach with municipal leaders, neighborhood groups, businesses, homeowners, and the traveling public.
Develop plans and supporting documentation for environmental permits.
Coordinate with utility companies to determine potential conflicts and relocations if necessary.
Coordinate with other units within the CTDOT.
Conduct field meetings and site investigations.
Other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
 

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of more than one specialized field involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, maintenance, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management and traffic; 
Considerableskill in use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) applications; 
technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports;
Skillsinterpersonal skills; 
oral and written communication skills;
Ability toanalyze and evaluate engineering, highway, structural and pavement design, hydraulic and traffic problems and provide effective solutions; 
perform complex mathematical calculations; 
develop and interpret plans and specifications.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and two (2) years of experience in a professional transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering capacity.

NOTE: For state employees one (1) year of experience must have been at the level of a Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) or (Construction 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.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Experience developing, analyzing, or reviewing plans, specifications and estimates for, and administration of, complex federally funded highway engineering projects.
Experience developing and delivering technical and public presentations.
Experience maintaining project schedules.
Experience with the design process from project initiation to design approval.
Experience utilizing MicroStation, OpenRoads or similar CAD software.
Possession of an accredited bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.