Facilities Design Civil Engineer Trainee

State of Connecticut; Newington (CT); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits overview

Promotion opportunities

Hybrid schedule

On-site fitness center

EV charging

On-site cafeteria

Tuition reimbursement

Parking

Job summary

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation in Newington seeks a Facilities Design Civil Engineer Trainee to design civil/site work for modernized highway facilities and to support project delivery for the Department's maintenance fleet.

This role offers on‑the‑job training, potential career advancement within Transportation Engineer levels, and a hybrid work schedule with on‑site facilities benefits and tuition support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for Transportation Engineer Trainee classification.
• PE licensure may substitute for general experience.
• EIT licensure may substitute for general experience.

Responsibilities

• Civil and site design for replacement and modernization of highway maintenance buildings.
• Provide engineering and construction support for facilities projects in the Bureau of Highway Operations.
• Support modernization of highway facilities to maintain and operate the state maintenance fleet.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for an exciting Facilities Design Civil Engineer Trainee (Transportation Engineer Trainee) position within the Facilities Design Unit in the Division of Facilities and Transit at our Newington Headquarters.

Current students who will be graduating with an accredited bachelor’s degree in civil engineering by the end of May 2027 are strongly encouraged to apply!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hour), First Shift, Monday - Friday
• Location: 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

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and automatic promotional opportunities through Transportation Engineer 2. Further career growth opportunities available: Transportation Engineer 3 (Project Engineer) and Transportation Supervising Engineer (Project Manager) with additional experience.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules.
• The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding available for continued education and licensing.
• Join an award-winning agency! CTDOT has been 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

This position is responsible for civil and site design for the replacement and modernization of highway maintenance buildings. The position provides engineering and construction support for projects that deliver facilities for the Department's Bureau of Highway Operations. These improvements are intended to modernize the Department's highway facilities and ensure the continued maintenance and operation of the state's highway maintenance fleet.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Receive on-the-job training and work with experienced engineers.
• Contribute to providing a safe and efficient transportation system.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to implement highway facilities improvements.
• Make a positive impact on local communities.
• Engage in stakeholder outreach with municipal leaders, neighborhood groups, businesses, homeowners, and the traveling public.
• Collaborate with and gain exposure to other CTDOT Design units including Bridge Design, Soils and Foundations, Hydraulics and Drainage, Traffic Design and many others, in completion of project work.
• Gain experience to qualify for professional licensing.
• Resolve complex transportation challenges and recommend and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Enjoy diverse working conditions with both office environment and field work.

SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES*Maximum of the Target Level for Transportation Engineer 2.

• Promotional Opportunity
• Salary
• Transportation Engineer Trainee
• $76,307/annually
• After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering)
• $85,151-$104,720/annually
• After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering)
• $95,865-$123,809/annually

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.Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Possession of a Bachelor's degree.

NOTE: If the target job classification has a Minimum Qualification that requires specific licensure and/or the Bachelor's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific licensures and degree areas are required for appointment to the Transportation Engineer Trainee classification. Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• 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.