Description
Transportation Supervising Rail Officer (40 Hour)
Recruitment #260701-8893FE-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 7/7/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $106,410- $148,919/year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 7/20/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Supervising Rail Officer, Rail Design, opportunity within the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail Design in Newington, CT.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance 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) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday - Friday
Full Time, 40 hours per week
First Shift
Location: Headquarters in Newington, CT
This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. Learn more about the Telework Policy. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
THE ROLE
The Transportation Supervising Rail Officer will be responsible for leading the Office of Rail Signal and Communications section and the Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS) section. This position requires a highly experienced and technically proficient supervisor capable of managing and overseeing complex rail systems across multiple rail lines within the state. The role demands exceptional leadership, project management, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of critical infrastructure projects.
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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!
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad-related organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included responsibility for the planning and execution of large, complex rail transportation projects and/or programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
