Transportation Engineer Trainee

State of Connecticut • Newington, CT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring Transportation Engineer Trainees for positions throughout the Bureau of Engineering and Construction at its headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. Trainees receive on-the-job instruction and perform introductory professional engineering work while developing technical and professional skills in transportation engineering and transportation construction engineering. The role involves increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired, with the goal of qualifying for advancement in transportation engineering. The position offers exposure to a variety of design units and project work, and may involve both office work and field work. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, first shift, Monday through Friday. Employees must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required and must be maintained when required by the position. The trainee salary is $76,307 annually. Successful completion of a one-year training program leads to promotion to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering); after two years as a Transportation Engineer 1, employees are eligible for promotion to Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering).

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree. Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license may be substituted for the general experience requirement, as specified in the posting.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required and must be retained when required for the position.
• Ability to travel when required for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, and other work activities.
• Knowledge of basic transportation engineering theories, principles, and methods.
• Skill in using drafting and calculating instruments and computer applications.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations, make neat and accurate drawings, and prepare minor design and structural details.

Nice To Haves

• An accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering by May 2027.
• An accredited engineering degree in an area relevant to a specialty position by May 2027.
• Coursework in transportation engineering and knowledge of transportation engineering concepts.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA in relevant engineering courses.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) licensure.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Related engineering work experience or an internship.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Access.
• Experience with CAD or similar engineering-related software.
• Oral and written communication experience.
• Report-writing and presentation experience.
• Experience multitasking and managing large workloads.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of increasingly difficult engineering duties as technical skills are acquired during the training period.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of a safe and efficient transportation system.
• Help implement bicycle, pedestrian, and complete-streets improvements.
• Engage with municipal leaders, neighborhood groups, businesses, homeowners, and the traveling public through stakeholder outreach.
• Collaborate with CTDOT design units, including Highway Design, Bridge Design, Soils and Foundations, Hydraulics and Drainage, and Traffic Design, on project work.
• Resolve transportation challenges and recommend and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Use computer-aided design software and other applications for engineering work.

Benefits

• Professional growth and automatic promotional opportunities.
• Hybrid in-office and telework arrangements and alternate work schedules.
• On-site low-cost fitness center, cafeteria, and electric vehicle charging at the Newington headquarters.
• Ample free parking at DOT facilities, with access from major highways and public transportation.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding for continued education and licensing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level