Transportation Engineer Trainee

North American Transportation Management Institute; Newington, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development funding

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) invites applicants for Transportation Engineer Trainee positions at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT. The role offers comprehensive on-the-job training and the potential for progression through Transportation Engineer 2 and related engineering positions.

Ideal candidates are graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering by May 2027, open to travel for training, and ready to work in a hybrid environment with office and field assignments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; must be graduating by May 2027.
• PE licensure or Engineer-In-Training licensure may substitute for general experience.
• Willingness to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews.

Responsibilities

• Receive on-the-job training and work with experienced engineers.
• Contribute to providing a safe and efficient transportation system.
• Implement bicycle, pedestrian, and complete streets improvements.
• Engage with municipal leaders, neighborhood groups, businesses, homeowners, and the traveling public.
• Gain experience to qualify for professional licensing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you interested in being part of a team designing improvements on Connecticut's highway system and having a positive effect on safety, traffic operation, and quality of life in local communities?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

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 capacities agency wide. Positions are available throughout the Bureau 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!
• 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!

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Receive on-the-job training and work with experienced engineers.
• Contribute to providing a safe and efficient transportation system.
• Implement bicycle, pedestrian, and complete streets 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 Highway Design, 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 in most positions.
• Utilize computer aided design software (MicroStation) and other applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

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

APPLICATION DETAILS

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.

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!

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Watch the videos below to learn what Transportation Engineers do at the Connecticut DOT! https://youtu.be/xJ586wGvyWE https://youtu.be/xCwJFsb8TuE

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.