Design Engineer

and the job listing Expires on March 7, 2026

$91,857* – $126,001/year
* New State employees start at the minimum of the salary range

The State of Connecticut , Department of Administrative Services (DAS ), Properties and Facilities Management Division is currently accepting applications for a Design Engineer 3 (Civil) , a Civil position within the Technical Services unit, which provides technical services in the areas of engineering, architecture, code compliances, etc. to other units within the Division and other State agencies housed within State owned buildings.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees .
• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Monday-Friday
• Hybrid work opportunity
• Located in Hartford, CT

This Civil Engineer position provides exciting opportunities to manage minor capital improvement projects involving design, coordination with outside consultants, hire vendors, and assist and coordinate with other State agencies.

In this position you will:

• Provide assistance in projects involving subsurface investigations, grading, foundation, drainage, sanitary disposal, renovations, space planning, etc.;
• Assist in maintaining various excel databases and reports;
• Prepare and review computer aided design documents;
• Provide technical and design assistance for state building projects and interior renovation projects;
• Participate with various state agencies in state building planning procedures, provide project management for facility capital improvement projects;
• Utilize the state procurement and bidding process;
• Assist in the development of the annual DAS Infrastructure Improvement Plan;
• Evaluate minor capital improvement projects for state facilities and perform the programmatic and administrative requirements for state facility projects from planning through the completion;
• Create cost estimates for projects including developing project schedule;
• Review specifications and determine adequacy;
• Oversee and coordinate with consultants and contractors;
• Evaluate merits of engineering submissions.

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  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 , 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.
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  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 .
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