Engineering and Construction Intern

CapMetro; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is offering an Engineering and Construction Intern position across CT locations. The role focuses on supporting design, construction, and administration tasks within various districts, including New Haven and other CT offices.

The internship runs from September 2026 to May 2027, with flexible, part-time hours and remote work options to accommodate student schedules.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Associate's, Bachelor's or advanced degree program.
• Preferred: prior intern/work in transportation or construction engineering.
• Strong CAD and Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Project, Access).

Responsibilities

• Problem solve, recommend and implement solutions for transportation projects.
• Read and prepare construction plans and estimates.
• Utilize CAD software (MicroStation) and MS Office tools.
• Support field offices and project administration tasks.

Skills

Engineering software proficiency

Multitasking

Communication skills

MS Excel/Word/Project/Access

Education

Associate/Bachelor/advanced degree program

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Engineering and Construction Intern (State Intern)

Recruitment #260731-2552VR-001

Location

• New Haven, CT
• Newington, CT
• Norwich, CT
• Rocky Hill, CT
• Thomaston, CT

Date Opened

8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$22.00/hour (see compensation guidelines below)

Job Type

Internships

Close Date

8/18/2026 11:59:00 PM

Introduction

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, come join our great team of engineering professional and make an ImpaCT!

Current students in Engineering or Construction Management degree programs are strongly encouraged to apply!

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Engineering and Construction Intern (State Intern) positions throughout the State! Our interns work in many different capacities agency-wide. Positions are available throughout the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

What We Offer

• 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

• Internships available starting in September 2026, ending by May 31, 2027.
• Work around your class schedule on a part-time basis with remote work available!
• Positions are available in our District Construction offices, Central Construction office, Materials Evaluation and Specifications, Quality Assurance, Project Administration, Traffic Project Design, Traffic Safety, Traffic Signals, Highway Design, Bridge Design, Facilities and Transit, and more!
• Locations: New Haven, Newington, Norwich, Rocky Hill and Thomaston

Discover the Opportunity to

• 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.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with:

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

• Salary bonus: Applicants who have completed a previous internship in the same field may be granted additional compensation of $.50/hr.

Application Details

Applicants may be required to be available to travel to and attend trainings, conferences, public meetings, field reviews, emergency responses, etc., both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver's license is required and must be maintained.

Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer in Training license number (if applicable) and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.

Minimum Qualifications

Current matriculation in an accredited Associate's, Bachelor's or advanced degree program determined by the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services or his/her designee to be appropriate preparation for employment in the designated agency and/or functional area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or work experience in transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering.
• Currently matriculated in a civil engineering degree program for design or construction-related positions.
• Currently matriculated in an engineering degree program in a position-relevant area for specialty positions (i.e., Electrical Engineering degree for position in Electrical Engineering).
• Currently matriculated in a construction management degree program for construction-related positions.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.