Transportation Engineer Trainee (Engineering)

CT; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 85,151 - 123,809; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and development

Healthy work/life balance

Award-winning agency

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Transportation in Newington, CT seeks a Transportation Engineer Trainee to join a team of engineering professionals. The role involves problem solving, creating transportation improvements, and analyzing construction plans using MicroStation and MS Office.

You will start with a competitive first-year salary and a clear path to Transportation Engineer 1 and then Engineer 2 after progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline).
• PE or EIT licensure is acceptable substitutions.

Responsibilities

• Problem solve and implement transportation solutions promptly.
• Contribute to safe and efficient transportation improvements for the traveling public.
• Read, prepare, or analyze construction plans and estimates using CAD tools.
• Use software such as Word, Excel, Project, and Access; manage large workloads.

Skills

Engineering software

Teamwork

Communication skills

MS Excel/Word/Project/Access

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Engineer-In-Training licensure (EIT)

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

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

Position Highlights

• Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday, first shift)
• Location: DOT Headquarters, Newington, CT
• Must travel for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required
• Eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, subject to Telework Policy

Responsibilities

• Problem solve, recommend, and implement effective transportation solutions promptly
• Contribute to safe and efficient transportation improvements for the traveling public
• Use computer‑aided design software (MicroStation) and applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Access
• Read and analyze or prepare construction plans and estimates

Experience and Skills

• Experience using engineering‑related computer software
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Effective verbal and written communication, including presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Access
• Ability to multitask and manage large workloads

Salary and Promotional Opportunity

• Year‑one salary: $76,307 annually (Transportation Engineer Trainee)
• After one year of training, promotion to Transportation Engineer 1 with salary range $85,151–$104,720 annually
• After two years as a Transportation Engineer 1, promotion to Transportation Engineer 2 with salary range $95,865–$123,809 annually

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications – General Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline)
• Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners
  • Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Degree in Civil Engineering (or other engineering discipline relevant to the position)
  • Grade‑point average of 3.0 or higher in relevant engineering courses

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance
• Join an award‑winning agency (recently named Employer of the Year by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers)

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve.