Transportation Engineer Trainee (Target: Transportation Engineer 1 and 2 (Engineering)

Department of Transportation; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is seeking Transportation Engineer Trainees to contribute to highway system design and improvements across the state. This full-time role is based at DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT, with a structured one-year training program leading to promotion to Transportation Engineer 1 and then Engineer 2.

Trainees will gain hands-on experience in design, traffic operations, and infrastructure projects while working alongside seasoned engineers to build

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or PE/EIT licensure as substitute.
• Valid driver's license required and must be maintained.
• Graduating students in May 2027 are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist in highway system design and improvements across the state.
• Gain hands-on experience in design, traffic operations, and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE/EIT licensure acceptable as substitute

Tools

MicroStation CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring Transportation Engineer Trainees to work on highway system design and improvements across the state. This is a full-time position at DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT, with a structured one-year training program leading to promotion to Transportation Engineer 1, then Transportation Engineer 2. Trainees will gain hands‑on experience in design, traffic operations, and infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or PE/EIT licensure as substitute)
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required and must be maintained
• Current students graduating with Bachelor's degree in Engineering by May 2027 strongly encouraged
• Proficiency with CAD software (MicroStation) and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews