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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services

Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering)(Project Controls Unit – Asset Management

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Newington, Connecticut, us, 06111

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Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) – Asset Management Liaison Project Controls Unit – Asset Management

Recruitment # 251031-9108FQ-001 Location: Newington, CT Date Opened: 11/6/2025 12:00 AM Salary: $103,150 – $145,219 per year Job Type: Open to the Public Close Date: 11/17/2025 11:59 PM

Introduction Are you interested in applying your financial, analytical and quantitative expertise to support CTDOT in the effective management of transportation assets and federal funding? If so, read below and apply now!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering), Asset Management Liaison position within the Project Controls Unit in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, at our Headquarters in Newington, CT.

The Role This position functions as the Asset Management Liaison for bridges, sign supports, retaining walls, drainage culverts, noise walls and fleet assets. The role is responsible for the development, coordination and oversight of the inventory, condition assessment, lifecycle management, risk management, financial planning and investment strategy components of the Asset Management Plan for the assigned asset classes. This position assists with quadrennial updates to the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) and annual submissions of TAMP Consistency Documentation.

This position is responsible for preparing and providing monthly and annual reports related to assets, projects, and financial performance. This position also monitors asset project placeholders within the Capital Program and evaluates the impacts of these projects against forecasted asset performance metrics.

This position is also the main contact for Emergency Relief (ER) funds for natural disasters as well as meeting Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations Part 667 evaluation reports on the summary of assets repeatedly damaged by emergency events.

We Can Offer You

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Professional growth and development opportunities.

A healthy work/life balance for all employees.

Join 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!

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 or by public transportation.

Position Highlights

First Shift

Full Time, 40 Hours per week

Monday through Friday

Location: Newington, CT

Hybrid (in‑office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available

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, Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, 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.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.

Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience: One (1) year of this experience at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity.

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 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).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with asset management principles and the federal laws and requirements of transportation asset management plans.

Experience in data management, relational databases, and data analytics methods.

Experience coordinating effectively with asset stewards, other Department units, consultants, state and federal agencies.

Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering related issues.

Experience working independently, being self‑motivated and taking ownership of assignments.

Experience presenting complex information to diverse populations including officials, peers, members of the public and small and large groups.

Experience writing and preparing complex technical reports.

Experience with Microsoft Office 365; ESRI ArcGIS, Power BI, and related software.

Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Incumbents 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.

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.

Conclusion Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.

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