{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"59f9be22cb58a9615cfc318f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/59f9be22cb58a9615cfc318f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/59f9be22cb58a9615cfc318f","title":"Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering)","description":"Position\nTransportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering) – Internship\nDepartment of Transportation, Office of Construction, Bureau of Engineering and Construction\n\nLocation\n\nNew Haven, CT\n\nNewington, CT\n\nNorwich, CT\n\nRocky Hill, CT\n\nThomaston, CT\n\nOverview\nJoin the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) as an Engineering and Construction Management trainee, working on transportation improvement projects across the state. Current students graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management by the end of May 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply.\n\nPosition Highlights\n\nMonday – Friday\n\nFull time, 40 hours per week\n\nFirst shift\n\nEligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, thereafter in accordance with the Telework Policy\n\nOperating within the P-4 Engineering, Scientific and Technical bargaining unit\n\nResponsibilities\n\nProblem‑solve, recommend, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.\n\nContribute to providing safe and efficient transportation improvements for the traveling public.\n\nUtilize computer‑aided design software (MicroStation) and other applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.\n\nRead and analyze or prepare construction plans and estimates.\n\nRequirements and Qualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nPossession of a Bachelor’s degree.\n\nSubstitutions Allowed\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.\n\nEngineer‑In‑Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.\n\nLand Surveyor (LS) licensure.\n\nLand Surveyor‑In‑Training (LSIT) licensure.\n\nLevel III certification from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in one of the following: Transportation Construction Inspection Program – Highway Construction Inspection; Construction Materials Testing Program – Asphalt, Concrete or Soils; Transportation Program – Highway Materials, Highway Surveys or Highway Construction Inspection.\n\nLevel III Survey Technician Certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors.\n\nAmerican Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) at the level of a Welding Inspector (WI) or above.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPossession of a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree.\n\nPossession of an engineering degree in a position‑relevant area, such as Electrical Engineering for a specialty position.\n\nExperience in engineering or construction management area related to the position.\n\nExperience utilizing engineering‑related computer software and/or construction management software.\n\nExperience working collaboratively in a team to meet goals and objectives.\n\nExperience communicating technical information to peers, supervisors, and managers in person and in writing using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.\n\nExperience interpreting construction plans and specifications.\n\nExperience simultaneously tracking and prioritizing activities or projects while adhering to deadlines and producing deliverables.\n\nCompletion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam.\n\nOther Requirements\n\nValid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.\n\nApplicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc.\n\nPosition may require telework after successful completion of the working test period.\n\nSalary\nTransportation Engineer Trainee: $72,629 annually.\nAfter one year of training, promotion to Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) with salary range $81,047–$99,673 annually.\nAfter two years as Transportation Engineer 1, promotion to Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering) with salary range $91,244–$117,842 annually.\n\nBenefits\n\nProfessional growth and development opportunities.\n\nHealthy work/life balance.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\n\nAbout CTDOT\nAs one of Connecticut’s largest state agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. The Department of Transportation is committed to improving quality of life through transportation and cultivating a diverse staff representative of the communities served. 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