Transportation Engineer Trainee (40 Hour)

IntroductionAre 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 May 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!The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible ScheduleProfessional growth and development opportunitiesA healthy work/life balance to all employeesJoin 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 weekMonday through FridayLocation: Positions available at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, and in District Offices throughout the StateApplicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc.A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintainedThis position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy.DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:Problem solve, recommend and implement effective solutions in a timely mannerContribute to providing safe and efficient transportation improvements for the traveling publicUtilize computer-aided design software (MicroStation) and other applications such as Microsoft Word and ExcelRead and analyze or prepare construction plans and estimatesThe successful candidate will have experience with:Utilizing engineering-related computer softwareWorking as part of a teamProviding verbal and written communication to a diverse population, including presentation skillsUsing Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft AccessMultitasking and managing large workloadsSALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITYTransportation 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) with a salary of $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 with a salary of $91,244-$117,842/annually.APPLICATION DETAILSPlease 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 USThe 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 visit our website.Selection PlanThese positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.To Apply:The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.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 construction engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement in the field of transportation engineering.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYKnowledge of basic transportation engineering theories, principles and methods;Skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and other computer applications;Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCEPossession 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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWEDPossession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a civil engineering degree for design-related position.Possession of an engineering degree in a position-relevant area for specialty positions.3.0 or higher grade-point average in relevant engineering courses.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSIncumbents 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 CONDITIONSIncumbents 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.AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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