State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau Engineering & Construction
Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor)
State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau Engineering & Construction, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, us, 06067
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!The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), Bureau of Engineering and Construction, District 1 Surveys Section, is looking to hire a Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) with a target class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) in Rocky Hill.Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering by the end of May 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply!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
Location: Rocky Hill.Full Time, 40 hours per week.Monday through Friday.First Shift, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PMA valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.Applicants must be available to travel.THE ROLE
The District 1 Surveys section performs various types of land surveying, including topographic mapping, boundary and construction surveys. The Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) will learn to:Operate survey field instruments, such as conventional and robotic Total Stations, Auto and Digital Levels, GPS receivers.Use surveying software to perform complex computations.Use Microstation/Bentley OpenRoads CADD (computer-aided design and drafting) to prepare, revise and edit land surveys for mapping.Develop topographic mapping and DTM’s (Digital Terrain Models) for future Highway and Railroad construction projects and support ongoing construction projects.Perform related duties as required.The ideal Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) will:Possess general knowledge of land surveying and transportation.Have experience with construction engineering theories, principles, and methods.Be skilled in computer-aided design software (MicroStation preferred) and other computer applications including Word and Excel.Possess strong oral and written communication skills.Possess organizational and interpersonal skills.Possess the ability to read and analyze construction plans and estimates.SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Transportation Engineer Trainee: $72,629/annuallyTransportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering): $81,047-$99,673/annually after successful completion of a one (1) year training program.Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering): $91,244-$117,842/annually after successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1.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 visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!Selection Plan
TO APPLY: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Possession of a Bachelor's degree.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Possession 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.Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) licensure may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.Possession of Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) licensure 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) may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.Possession of a Level III Survey Technician Certification may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.Possession of an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with CADD, preferably Microstation/Bentley Open Roads.Experience working with/interpreting construction plans and survey maps.Experience operating various land surveying instruments (total station, level and GPS/GNSS receivers).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.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.
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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
Location: Rocky Hill.Full Time, 40 hours per week.Monday through Friday.First Shift, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PMA valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.Applicants must be available to travel.THE ROLE
The District 1 Surveys section performs various types of land surveying, including topographic mapping, boundary and construction surveys. The Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) will learn to:Operate survey field instruments, such as conventional and robotic Total Stations, Auto and Digital Levels, GPS receivers.Use surveying software to perform complex computations.Use Microstation/Bentley OpenRoads CADD (computer-aided design and drafting) to prepare, revise and edit land surveys for mapping.Develop topographic mapping and DTM’s (Digital Terrain Models) for future Highway and Railroad construction projects and support ongoing construction projects.Perform related duties as required.The ideal Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) will:Possess general knowledge of land surveying and transportation.Have experience with construction engineering theories, principles, and methods.Be skilled in computer-aided design software (MicroStation preferred) and other computer applications including Word and Excel.Possess strong oral and written communication skills.Possess organizational and interpersonal skills.Possess the ability to read and analyze construction plans and estimates.SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Transportation Engineer Trainee: $72,629/annuallyTransportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering): $81,047-$99,673/annually after successful completion of a one (1) year training program.Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering): $91,244-$117,842/annually after successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1.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 visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!Selection Plan
TO APPLY: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Possession of a Bachelor's degree.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Possession 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.Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) licensure may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.Possession of Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) licensure 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) may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.Possession of a Level III Survey Technician Certification may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.Possession of an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with CADD, preferably Microstation/Bentley Open Roads.Experience working with/interpreting construction plans and survey maps.Experience operating various land surveying instruments (total station, level and GPS/GNSS receivers).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.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.
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