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Transportation Engineer Trainee (Engineering) #260611-8741FS-001

State of Connecticut · Newington, CT · 4 wk ago
Management$76k–$124k/yrFull-time

About the role

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer Trainee positions at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT!

Positions are available throughout the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

Responsibilities

  • Problem solve, recommend and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
  • Contribute to providing safe and efficient transportation improvements for the traveling public
  • Utilize computer aided design software (MicroStation) and other applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Read and analyze or prepare construction plans and estimates

Requirements

  • Knowledge of basic transportation engineering theories, principles and methods
  • Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details
  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree
  • 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 General Experience 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 General Experience requirement
  • Possession of a Civil Engineering degree for design-related position
  • Possession of an engineering degree in a position-relevant area for specialty positions (i.e., Electrical Engineering degree for position in Electrical Engineering)
  • 3.0 or higher grade-point average in relevant engineering courses
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel

Qualifications

  • Full Time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • First shift
  • Location: Positions available at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT
  • Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc.
  • A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained
  • This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy which can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.

Skills

  • Utilizing engineering-related computer software
  • Working as part of a team
  • Providing verbal and written communication to a diverse population, including presentation skills
  • Using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Access
  • Multitasking and managing large workloads

Benefits

  • Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  • Join 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!

Pay

  • Salary effective 06/26/2026. Max of the Target Level for Transportation Engineer 2.
  • After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering)
  • After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2

Schedule

  • Full Time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • First shift

About us

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is the DOT’s mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

Contact

To apply, click on the link provided and follow the instructions to fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application.

For assistance in applying, visit our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

Questions about the recruitment process can be directed to Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov.

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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