Facilities Design Civil Engineer Trainee (Division of Facilities and Transit)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid (in-office/telework)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development funding

On-site fitness center

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is seeking a Facilities Design Civil Engineer Trainee to join the Facilities Design Unit at Newington Headquarters. The role focuses on civil and site design for replacement and modernization of highway maintenance buildings, with training toward professional licensure.

New hires will work in a hybrid in-office/telework environment, travel for training, and have opportunities for career progression through Transportation Engineer 2/3 paths and tuition

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic transportation engineering theories, principles and methods.
• Skill in drafting and calculating instruments and other computer applications.
• Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations, neat drawings and minor design details.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil and site design for replacement and modernization of highway maintenance buildings.
• Provide engineering and construction support for projects delivering facilities for highway operations.
• Collaborate with CTDOT design units and gain licensure-ready experience.
• Engage in stakeholder outreach and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Possibly travel for training, conferences and field reviews.

Skills

Civil engineering concepts

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Accredited civil engineering degree

Tools

CAD or engineering software

Drafting and calculations

Job description

Introduction

Are you interested in being part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team designing facilities improvements on Connecticut's highway system?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

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

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• 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.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional transportation engineering and transportation construction engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement in the field of transportation engineering.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of basic transportation engineering theories, principles and methods;

Skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and other computer applications;

Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of an accredited bachelor’s degree in civil engineering by May 2027.
• Transportation engineering course work and knowledge of transportation engineering concepts.
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average in relevant engineering courses.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) licensure.
• Experience working as part of a collaborative team.
• Related civil engineering work experience or internship.
• Experience with CAD or engineering related software.
• Experience with oral and written communication.
• Experience with report writing.
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from highway, construction site, or on-site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from year-round weather conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.