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State of Connecticut

Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Infrastructure Specialist Transportation

State of Connecticut, Newington, Connecticut, us, 06111


Introduction

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for technology and learning? If so, come join our great team of engineering professionals and make an ImpaCT! The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a

Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Infrastructure Specialist

( Transportation Engineer 3 ) position within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, AEC Applications unit at our Headquarters in Newington.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

Industry leading health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage

Competitive starting salary and structure

Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

Paid time off- including 13 holidays per calendar year

Professional growth and development opportunities

Culture that encourages work-life balance as well as an employee assistance program

On-site low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging

Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation

Work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

Tuition reimbursement

State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Monday through Friday

First shift hours

Location: Newington, CT

Hybrid (office/telework) may be available

APPLICATION DETAILS

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

THE ROLE

In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with BIM leaders from around the country through groups such as The Highway Engineering Exchange Program (HEEP) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help reshape the way CTDOT delivers projects. You will also work with multiple engineering design disciplines to help deliver CTDOT’s BIM Execution Plan. You will help to implement agency-wide BIM standards working with the design teams to ensure they are producing data-driven designs and support the continued implementation/transition of BIM throughout the agency. In addition, you will be tasked with keeping up to date on the quickly evolving road, bridge and building related technologies, including digital delivery, data management, digital twins, generative design, modeling and analysis, ISO-19650, model as the legal document, and CAD to GIS.

As a BIM for Infrastructure Specialist, you will be part of a team responsible for managing CAD Applications, using Bentley OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Designer and OpenBuildings Designer. You will provide assistance to both in-house employees as well as outside consultants, develop training guides, standards and maintain the CTDOT CONNECT Edition CAD Workspace.

OUR MISSION

AT DOT, our mission is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. Join an award-winning agency! CT DOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!

Selection Plan

These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.

To Apply

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.

In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered.

For Assistance In Applying

Please visit our "Applicant Tips on How to Apply" page.

Important Information After You Apply

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs).

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status.

Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Connect With Us

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of engineering projects or studies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assist in the development of BIM implementation plans.

Support BIM implementation and continue to move the agency forward with technology solutions.

Develop and Implement CAD to GIS procedures for transportation assets.

Work with staff to prepare training documents and provide training sessions.

Act as a support resource for the core design technologies.

Assist with complex technical concepts and data management.

Help to create and maintain standards, processes, and goals.

Maintain current knowledge of design software and industry developments.

Research new and upcoming technologies.

Support efforts in the development, testing, and implementation of design tools and services.

Help manage and develop the CTDOT CAD workspace and configurations.

Other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices involved in transportation engineering; knowledge of administrative and financial controls; considerable analytical, problem solving and technical report development skills; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and three (3) years of experience in transportation engineering.

Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the working level in a professional transportation engineering capacity.

Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed

Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure 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

Experience with Bentley CONNECT Software

Software troubleshooting and technical experience

Experience using proper CAD Standards in designs

Education, training or experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills

Special Requirements

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

Incumbents may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments.

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.

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