Transportation Engineer Trainee (Engineering)

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Connecticut; On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering team with the Connecticut Department of Transportation as a Transportation Engineer Trainee. This exciting role seeks individuals passionate about improving transportation systems across the state. With opportunities for professional development, you will engage in various engineering projects, contributing to safe and efficient infrastructure enhancements. Ideal candidates are current students graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering by May 2026.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Recognition as an award-winning agency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; civil engineering preferred.
• Experience with engineering-related software and teamwork.
• 3.0+ GPA in relevant courses considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of tasks supporting transportation improvements.
• Utilize CAD software and assist in preparing engineering plans.
• Communicate effectively with team members and the public.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Access

Job description

Location
Newington, CT

Date Opened
6/23/2025 08:00:00 AM
Salary
$72,629 - $117,842*/year (*Max of the Target Level for Transportation Engineer 2. See Below)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
7/11/2025 11:59:00 PM

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

Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering by the end of May 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer Trainee positions at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT! Transportation Engineer Trainees work in many different capacities agency-wide. Positions are available throughout the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 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 careersProfessional growth and development opportunities
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!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
First shift
Location: Positions available at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT
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
This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy which can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.

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
The successful candidate will have experience with:
Utilizing engineering-related computer software
Working as part of a team
Providing verbal and written communication to a diverse population, including presentation skills
Using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Access
Multitasking and managing large workloads

APPLICATION DETAILS
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 click here. Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Possession of a Bachelor's degree.

NOTE: If the target job classification has a Minimum Qualification that requires specific licensure and/or the Bachelor's 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.
NOTE: The following additional substitutions are allowed for the Target Class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering):
Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) 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 Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) 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 at least Level III certification, from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in one of the following Civil Engineering Technology Programs may be substituted for the General Experience requirement:Transportation Construction Inspection Program - Highway Construction Inspection.
Construction Materials Testing Program - Asphalt, Concrete or Soils.
Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Surveys or Highway Construction Inspection.
Possession of a Level III Survey Technician Certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.
Possession of an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, at the level of a Welding Inspector (WI) or above, may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a civil engineering degree for design-related position.
Possession of an engineering degree in a position-relevant area for specialty positions (i.e., Electrical Engineering degree for position in Electrical Engineering).
3.0 or higher grade-point average in relevant engineering courses.