Transportation Engineer Trainee (40 Hour) Land Surveyor

Austin Community College; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is looking for a Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) to join the Connecticut Department of Transportation. This full-time position offers hands-on experience with surveying technologies and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and have strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities

Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• General knowledge of land surveying and transportation is needed.
• Experience with construction engineering principles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey field instruments and use surveying software.
• Prepare and edit land surveys for mapping with CAD tools.
• Support ongoing construction projects and develop mapping.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Surveying Software

Job description

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Transportation Engineer Trainee (40 Hour) Land Surveyor

Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management by the end of 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply!

• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on bothAmerica's Best Employers by StateandBest Employers for New Gradsin 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded theEmployer of the Yearaward by theConnecticut Society of Civil Engineers(CSCE )!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday.
• First Shift, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.

The District 1 Surveys section performs various types of land surveying, including topographic mapping, boundary and construction surveys. The Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) will learn to:

• Operate survey field instruments, such as conventional and robotic Total Stations, Auto and Digital Levels, GPS receivers.
• Use surveying software to perform complex computations.
• UseMicrostation/Bentley OpenRoads CADD (computer aided design and drafting) to prepare, revise and edit land surveys for mapping.
• Develop topographic mapping and DTM’s (Digital Terrain Models) for future Highway and Railroad construction projects and support ongoing construction projects.
• Perform related duties as required.

The ideal Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) will:

• Possess general knowledge of land surveying and transportation.
• Have experience with construction engineering theories, principles, and methods.
• Be skilled in computer aided design software (MicroStation· preferred) and other computer. applications including Word and Excel.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Possess the ability to read and analyze construction plans and estimates.

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

The mission of the DOT is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please clickhere . Visitour website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!

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