Transportation Engineer Trainee Cost Estimating Section #261015-8741FS-001

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

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for an exciting Transportation Engineer Trainee opportunity within the Project Controls Unit, Cost Estimating section at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT!

What We Can Offer You

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunitie s
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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!
• 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 CTDOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

Position Highlights

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• First shift
• Location: Positions available at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.
• Hybrid-in office/telework may be available, in accordance with the Telework Policy which can be found here .

THE ROLE

The Transportation Engineer Trainee will receive training to assist with administering and maintaining the AASHTOWare Project (AWP) software suite, including the cost estimating module. You will provide AWP support including assisting in managing user accounts, implementing new modules and user feedback, coordinating enhancements, communicating with stakeholders, developing training guides/videos, and designing reports both in AWP and PowerBI. You will assist with implementation of AWP’s Asset Tracker module at CTDOT. The Asset Tracker implementation will fill a current data gap in providing cost data by asset to aid in lifecycle planning and lifecycle cost analysis. You will also receive training to prepare engineer’s estimates for smaller projects. You will use AWP to review design estimates and build engineer’s estimates for smaller projects while taking into consideration project scope, recent bid data, commodity pricing, schedule, and complexity.

Discover The Opportunity To

• Receive on-the-job training and work with experienced engineers.
• Contribute to providing a safe and efficient transportation system.
• Make a positive impact on local communities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Utilize computer aided design software (MicroStation) and other applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

• Maximum of the Target Level for Transportation Engineer 2.

Promotional Opportunity

$ 76,307 /annually

$ 85,151 -$104,720 / annually

$95,865-$123,809 /annually

About Us

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

HEAR FROM OUR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS!

Watch the videos below to learn what Transportation Engineers do at the Connecticut DOT!

Questions? We’re here to help:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond @ct.gov .

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional transportation engineering and transportation construction engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement in the field of transportation engineering.

Examples of Duties

Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of basic transportation engineering theories, principles and methods;
• Skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and other computer applications;
• Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Possession of a Bachelors degree.

NOTE: If the target job classification has a Minimum Qualification that requires specific licensure and/or the Bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with software and adapting the software to specific needs.
• Experience in data management, relational databases, and data analytics methods.
• Practiced interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering related issues.
• Experience working independently, being self-motivated and taking ownership of assignments.
• Experience presenting complex information to diverse populations including officials, peers, stakeholders, and both small and large groups.
• Experience writing and preparing technical reports, especially in PowerBI.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, and related software.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license.

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from highway, construction site, or on-site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from year-round weather conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.