Transportation Engineer Trainee: AWP & Cost Estimating

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Overview

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Award-winning agency

On-site facilities

EV charging

Free parking

Job summary

State of Connecticut DOT is hiring a Transportation Engineer Trainee at its Newington, CT Headquarters. The role focuses on training in AASHTOWare Project, cost estimating, asset tracking, and preparing engineer estimates for smaller projects.

The position offers on-site work with possible telework under policy, and training to develop professional engineering skills and licensure readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Substitutions allowed: PE licensure or EIT licensure with relevant experience.
• Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering and maintaining the AASHTOWare Project (AWP) software suite, including the cost estimating module.
• Provide AWP support: user accounts, new modules, feedback, enhancements, training guides/videos, and reports in AWP and PowerBI.
• Assist with Asset Tracker implementation and engineer's estimates for smaller projects.

Skills

Power BI

Data analytics

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

State of Connecticut DOT is hiring a Transportation Engineer Trainee at its Newington, CT Headquarters. The role focuses on training in AASHTOWare Project, cost estimating, asset tracking, and preparing engineer estimates for smaller projects.

The position offers on-site work with possible telework under policy, and training to develop professional engineering skills and licensure readiness.