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
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
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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.
Qualifications & 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.
