Transportation Engineer Trainee (Engineering)

State of Connecticut, Executive Branch; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Connecticut is seeking a Transportation Engineer Trainee. This full-time position will involve problem-solving, utilizing design software, and contributing to public transportation improvements. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and are required to obtain necessary licenses where applicable. This role offers promotional opportunities with competitive salary progression following a one-year training program.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure is acceptable.
• Candidates must complete all degree requirements before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems and implement effective solutions.
• Contribute to transportation improvements.
• Analyze construction plans and estimates.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer aided design software (MicroStation)

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

Transportation Engineer Trainee (Engineering) - Location: Newington, CT and DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT; Full Time; 40 hours per week; First shift; Travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained. After successful completion of a one-year training program, promotion opportunities to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) or Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) are available.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with a team and provide verbal and written communication to a diverse population, including presentation skills
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Access; multitask and manage large workloads

Qualifications & Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Possession of a Bachelor's degree. If the target job classification requires specific licensure and/or a degree in a specific area, those requirements apply for appointment. Substitutions include:

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure substituted for General Experience requirements
• Additional substitutions available for Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering), including Land Surveyor (LS/LSIT) licensure, NICET Level III certifications in related programs, National Society of Professional Surveyors certification, or AWS CWI certification

Note: Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.

Salary: Transportation Engineer Trainee: $72,629 annually (promotional opportunities as noted); after training, potential progression to Transportation Engineer 2 with higher salary ranges as described in the job posting.

Application Details: Driver's license number, license expiration date, issuing state, Engineer in Training license (if applicable), and other licenses/certs should be listed where applicable in the application.

About Us

The mission of the DOT is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. For more information about the Connecticut DOT, visit the official website.