Construction Survey Technician Trainee (Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee (40 Hour) - [...]

Connecticut; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Norwich, England, is seeking a Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee. This full-time position offers hands-on training in survey techniques and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have an Associate's degree in engineering technology or an equivalent certification. Emphasis is placed on teamwork in an engineering environment where the role involves operating survey equipment and performing various surveying tasks. The agency values diversity in its applicant pool.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or construction technology is required.
• Level II certification in Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in topographic and boundary surveying.
• Learn to operate cutting-edge survey equipment.
• Receive on-job training and mentorship for skill development.

Skills

Knowledge of basic construction engineering theories

Skill in use of drafting instruments

Ability to perform mathematical computations

Experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with GIS

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology or construction technology

Tools

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee (Surveys) position in the District 2 Office located in Norwich, CT.

• Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, First Shift
• Location: District 2 Survey Unit, Norwich, CT
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive employee benefits – Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

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.

The Role

Be part of a dynamic team of engineering professionals supporting design and construction projects across the state. Learn to operate cutting‑edge survey equipment including Total Stations, Digital Levels, and GPS receivers. Gain hands‑on experience in:

• Topographic, construction, and boundary surveying
• Land surveying methods and procedures
• Field and office survey operations

Receive on‑job training and mentorship to build technical skills. After one year, become eligible for promotion to Transportation Engineer Technician.

About Us

As one of Connecticut’s largest state agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. Its mission is to improve quality of life through transportation, preserving environmental and cultural resources while supporting economic and community development.

Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

This class is accountable for receiving on‑job training in performing basic technical engineering work for the development of knowledge and skills to qualify for advancement in the fields of construction engineering, surveying, and materials testing.

Examples of Duties

Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during the course of the training period.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of basic construction engineering theories, principles, and methods
• Skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and computer applications
• Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations
• Ability to prepare accurate drawings

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or construction technology
• **Substitutions Allowed**
• Possession of at least Level II certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the Associate’s degree
• Possession of at least Level II certification in the Certified Survey Technician Program of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (Office Track for computer operators and Field Track for instrument operators) may be substituted for the Associate’s degree requirement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with arithmetic, geometry and trigonometry
• Experience with highway and construction surveying
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), and Geographic Information System (GIS)

Special Requirements

• May be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license
• May be required to travel

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments
• May experience moderate discomfort from exposure to year‑round weather conditions

Conclusion

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.