Transportation Principal Engineer (Engineering)
Hydraulics & Drainage and Soils & Foundations
Recruitment # 260803-8739FQ-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 8/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $129,654 - $181,665/year
Job Type Open to Agency Employees
Close Date 8/24/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (DOT) (https://portal.ct.gov/dot) , is accepting applications from its motivated agency employees for an exciting Transportation Principal Engineer (Engineering) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8739FQ&R1=&R3=) position in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Facilities and Transit, Hydraulics & Drainage and Soils & Foundations unit! Please note that this recruitment is open to current agency employees of the Dept. of Transportation only.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.
Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday - Friday
Full Time, 40 hours per week
First Shift
Location: Newington, CT
This position is eligible to apply for Telework in accordance with the State Telework Policy (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/OPM/OLR/Notices/2021-TW-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf) .
THE ROLE
The Transportation Principal Engineer oversees and leads the Hydraulics and Drainage, and Soils and Foundations sections. The drainage, hydraulics, and geotechnical expertise of these highly specialized sections is relied upon by all Department offices, outside agencies, engineering firms, and the public.
Responsibilities of the Hydraulics and Drainage section include all aspects of water resource matters related to storm drainage systems, culverts, highway, or railroad bridges over waterways, dams and related facilities. Responsibilities of the Soils and Foundations section include design and review of matters related to soil, rock, and foundations of roads, bridges, and transportation facilities. This expertise is crucial during the planning, design, environmental permitting, and construction phases of engineering projects. The responsibilities also include providing technical advice on hydraulic, drainage, and geotechnical activities associated with the maintenance of transportation facilities and the review of commercial development proposals brought before the Office of State Traffic Administration and district permit offices. In addition, the Transportation Principal Engineer will oversee and review the work of consultant engineers.
The incumbent must be available to provide office and field direction during significant rainfall events at any and all times including evenings or weekends, in assisting the Bridge Safety and Evaluation Section with hydraulic information to monitor bridges for scour. The incumbent must also be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid drivers 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 bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-us/mission-vision-pillars-and-values?language=en_US) !
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond (http:) @ct.gov.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising the staff of a major engineering or railroad operating unit.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
Provides staff training and assistance;
Conducts performance evaluations;
Determines priorities and plans unit work;
Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
Prepares reports and correspondence;
Supervises work of engineers, technicians and other technical and/or clerical personnel in any one of several organizationally specialized engineering, operations, or railroad sections;
Reviews detailed plans, specifications or studies of complex transportation engineering problems related to areas such as highway, bridge, facility or geometric design, traffic engineering, electrical engineering, geo-technical engineering, hydraulics and drainage, utilities, contract and project development, or railroad engineering;
Coordinates design or construction projects;
Prepares special reports, cost estimates, standards and specifications and fee schedules for consultant engineers, surveyors or contractors;
Reviews progress reports;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
principles and practices involved in transportation engineering such as bridge design, foundations, highway design, transportation facilities design, transportation planning, drainage or hydraulics, research, pavement design, pavement management, traffic and utilities;
administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports;
relevant agency policies and procedures;
relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
latest techniques and procedures employed in field of engineering or land surveying as applied to Department of Transportation;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability to
interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies;
analyze and review engineering reports and plans;
Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years of experience in complex transportation engineering projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the general experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over transportation engineering design projects.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Supervising Engineer (Engineering).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of an accredited bachelor's degree or coursework in Civil, Transportation, Hydraulic, Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience employing the latest techniques, state-of-the-art computer software and procedures in the field of hydraulic engineering and geotechnical engineering as they apply to the transportation projects.
Experience with engineering design related to water resource management, bridges, culverts, drainage structures, bridge foundations, retaining walls, scour countermeasures and slope stabilization.
Experience showcasing knowledge and understanding of the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) and Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies relating to Flood Management Certification (FMC), the FMC process and regulatory framework.
Experience working with and interpreting FEMA Flood Insurance Studies (FIS), mapping, technical data, and regulatory floodplain/floodway analysis models for compliance with state flood management and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations.
Experience with the Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA) regulatory process related to the review of major traffic generators and their potential stormwater impacts to state transportation infrastructure.
Experience preparing subsurface exploration programs.
Experience involving standard test procedures of physical properties of soil and rock, interpreting the test results and applying the results to DOT projects.
Experience involving design and construction of multiple foundation @types including spread footings, driven piles, micropiles, drilled shafts and underpinning.
Experience involving geotechnical support during construction and providing recommendations for construction related issues.
Experience writing technical documents, design specifications, letters and reports.
Experience with Asset Management principles.
Experience being a technical resource during Emergency Declarations.
Experience balancing workload amongst multiple priority projects and technical reviews.
Experience leveraging interpersonal skills to supervise a large team.
Experience with relevant department policies and procedures, and state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.
Experience with verbal and written communication skills, and presentation skills.
Experience with departmental contracting and procurement methods.
Experience leading, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, assigning work and developing improved performance of engineers.
Experience administering task-based consultant contracts for support services and overseeing the consultant assignments and the associated staff.
Experience interacting and coordinating with transportation system stakeholders of all levels including government officials.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents must possess 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.
Office of Property and Facilities: Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a Building Official license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Safety.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Incumbents may be required to travel.
Conclusion
AN 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.
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