Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering)

State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT); Newington (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is accepting applications for Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering) in the MESU, Rocky Hill, CT. Graduating engineers will develop skills in material evaluation and construction engineering, supporting highway, bridge, rail, facility, and municipal projects.

Role emphasizes QA for materials, testing, documentation, and coordination with MESU stakeholders, with telework eligibility after the initial period as per

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management by May 2027.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Engineer in Training license (if applicable) may be required or pursued during the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining MESU systems (AASHTOWare Construction, Materials, COMPASS) and coordinate with MESU stakeholders.
• Assist MESU, Construction, and Maintenance staff with materials testing and documentation to ensure QA program compliance.
• Assist higher-level staff with maintaining laboratory accreditation and monitoring compliance.
• Assist higher-level staff with timely and accurate material certification of completed DOT projects.
• Support MESU and project staff in administering DOT QA program for materials.
• Assist with revisions to processes and software platforms used to support these activities.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting of materials-related data.
• Perform other duties to support the Division of Construction Operations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

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!
TheState of Connecticut,Department of Transportation(CTDOT), is now accepting applications forTransportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering)positions in the Division of Construction Operations, Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU), located in Rocky Hill.

The positions available at the MESU are in material evaluation and material support for CT DOT and Municipalities influencing Highway, Bridge, Rail, Facility, and Municipality transportation related projects in Connecticut. The successful candidates will assist in support and development of material related aspects of the DOT and municipality construction programs, while developing their understanding of construction engineering and the significant role the MESU has in ensuring the success of the transportation infrastructure of Connecticut.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hour), First Shift, Monday - Friday
• Location: Rocky Hill, CT
• 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 foundhere.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthywork/life balanceto all employees.
• Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded theEmployer of the Yearaward by theConnecticut Society of Civil Engineers(CSCE) and named theWomen’s Transportation Seminar(WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

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

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with maintaining AASHTOWare Construction and Materials (or other Construction Management Reporting Systems) and COMPASS within MESU and with MESU’s stakeholders.
• Assisting MESU, Construction, and Maintenance staff with materials testing and documentation to ensure compliance with the Department’s Quality Assurance (QA) Program for materials acceptance.
• Assisting higher-level employees with maintaining laboratory accreditation and monitoring compliance.
• Assisting higher-level employees with the timely and accurate material certification of completed Department projects.
• Supporting MESU and active construction project staff in administering the Department’s Quality Assurance (QA) Program for materials.
• Assisting with revisions to the processes and software platforms used to support these activities.
• Assisting with the collection, analysis, and report creation of materials-related data.
• Performing other duties, as required, to support the Division of Construction Operations.