Transportation Engineer Trainee: Hybrid Training & Growth

State of Connecticut

Newington (CT)

Hybrid

USD 76,000 - 124,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement
Professional development funding
Hybrid work schedule
EV charging at facilities
On-site fitness center

Job summary

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking graduates to join its Transportation Engineer Trainee program at the Newington, CT headquarters. You will receive on-the-job training in introductory professional engineering tasks and support for highway and transportation projects.

Successful trainees gain exposure to design disciplines, stakeholder outreach, and licensing pathways while balancing field reviews and office work.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Engineering coursework or degree preferred by May 2027 for certain positions.
  • PE licensure or EIT licensure may substitute for general experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in introductory professional engineering work for transportation projects.
  • Gain on-the-job training and exposure to design units.
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to support project planning and execution.

Skills

Drafting
Calculations
Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Access

Job description

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking graduates to join its Transportation Engineer Trainee program at the Newington, CT headquarters. You will receive on-the-job training in introductory professional engineering tasks and support for highway and transportation projects.

Successful trainees gain exposure to design disciplines, stakeholder outreach, and licensing pathways while balancing field reviews and office work.

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