Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Healthy work/life balance

Award-winning agency

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking Transportation Engineer Trainees (Construction Engineering) to join the Office of Construction. Positions are in New Haven and other CT sites.

Open to the public with a clear path from Trainee to Engineer after the one-year training program. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel for training and field reviews.

Qualifications

• Current students graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management by May 2027 are encouraged to apply.
• Travel required for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc.
• Valid driver's license and Engineer in Training license numbers (if applicable) should be listed in the application.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Contribute to safe and efficient transportation improvements for the traveling public.
• Read and analyze or prepare construction plans and estimates.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering) Recruitment #260915-8741FS-001

Location New Haven, CT Newington, CT Norwich, CT Rocky Hill, CT Thomaston, CT

Date Opened 9/17/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $76,307 - $123,809*/year (*See salary note below) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/16/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, join our great team of engineering and construction management professionals and make an impact!

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

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering) positions in the Office of Construction, in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• 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!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday.
• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• First shift.
• Location: Positions available in New Haven, Newington, Norwich, Rocky Hill, and Thomaston
• This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here.
• In the P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit.

APPLICATION DETAILS

• 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.
• 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.

THE ROLE

Transportation Engineer Trainees work in many different capacities agency-wide. Transportation Engineer Trainee positions are available throughout the Bureau of Engineering and Construction. Discover the opportunity to:

• Problem solve, recommend, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Contribute to providing safe and efficient transportation improvements for the traveling public
• Utilize computer aided design software (MicroStation) and other applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Read and analyze or prepare construction plans and estimates.

*SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Salary effective 06/26/2026. Max of the Target Level for Transportation Engineer 2.

• Transportation Engineer Trainee $76,307/annually
• After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) $85,151-$104,720/annually
• After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering), you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction 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.

Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!

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