Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction)

Recruitment #240919-8741FS-001
Locations in CT: New Haven, Newington, Norwich, Rocky Hill, Thomaston
Date Opened: 9/21/2024 12:00:00 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: 10/11/2024 11:59:00 PM

Introduction

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

Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management by the end of May 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction) positions in the Office of Construction in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction throughout the State!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday through Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Location: Positions available at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, and in District Offices throughout the State
• 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.

THE ROLE

Transportation Engineer Trainees work in many different capacities agency-wide. Transportation Engineer Trainee positions are available throughout the Bureau of Engineering and Construction. Incumbents will 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.

*SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

• Transportation Engineer Trainee:  $72,629/annually
• After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering):  $81,047-$99,673/annually
• After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering), you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering):  $91,244-$117,842/annually

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!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional transportation engineering and transportation construction engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement in the field of transportation engineering.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.

The Division of Construction Operations (DCO) administers construction and maintenance projects statewide from design to final acceptance. This office is involved with Alternative Project Delivery, Construction Claims & Litigation, E-Construction, Materials Testing and Central Surveys. The Quality Assurance Unit is responsible for Work Zone Safety, Value Engineering, Records Examination, Constructability Plan Reviews, and Standard Specifications revisions.

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 or Concrete.
  • 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

• Experience in position-relevant engineering or construction management area
• Experience utilizing engineering-related computer software and/or construction management software
• Experience working collaboratively in a team to meet goals and objectives
• Experience communicating technical information to peers, supervisors, and managers in person, both verbally and in writing using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
• Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications
• Experience simultaneously tracking and prioritizing activities or projects while adhering to deadlines and producing deliverables
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from highway, construction site, or on-site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from year-round weather conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.