Transportation Engineer Trainee

Connecticut DOT; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut DOT in Newington, CT is recruiting Transportation Engineer Trainee positions, with a pathway to Transportation Engineer 1 and 2 (Engineering). These roles support work across the Bureau of Engineering and Construction and require occasional travel for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews.

Current students graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering by May 2027 are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering expected by May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks across the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.
• Travel for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews as required.
• Work full-time on the first shift at DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Transportation Engineer Trainee
Target: Transportation Engineer 1 and 2 (Engineering)

Recruitment #260914-8741FS-001

Location
Newington, CT

Date Opened
9/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$76,307 - $123,809/year (*See salary note below)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
10/20/2026 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer Trainee positions at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT! Transportation Engineer Trainees work in many different capacitiesagency wide. Positions are available throughout theBureau of Engineering and Construction.

Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering by the end of May 2027 are strongly encouraged to apply!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hour), First Shift, Monday - Friday
• Location: Positions available at the DOT Headquarters in 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!