Connecticut DOT
Location
Newington, CT
Date Opened
1/17/2025 11:20:00 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
2/18/2025 11:59:00 PM
Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut?
If so, come join our great team of engineering professionals and make an ImpaCT!
Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering by the end of August 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer Trainee positions throughout the State! Transportation Engineer Trainees work in many different capacities agency-wide. Positions are available throughout the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America’s Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careersProfessional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
Location: Positions available at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT
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.
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
The successful candidate will have experience with:
Utilizing engineering-related computer software
Working as part of a team
Providing verbal and written communication to a diverse population, including presentation skills
Using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Access
Multitasking and managing large workloads
*SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Promotional Opportunity
Salary
Transportation Engineer Trainee
$72,629/annually
After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) or Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering)
$81,047-$99,673/annually
After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2
$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!
To apply for this job email your details to anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov