Public Transportation Engineer Trainee

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!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer Trainee positions in the Bureau of Public Transportation, in the Office of Rail and the Office of Transit and Ridesharing.

Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering by the end of May 2024 are strongly encouraged to apply!

THE ROLE

Transportation Engineer Trainees work in many different capacities agency-wide. Transportation Engineer Trainee positions are available throughout the Bureau of Public Transportation.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Competitive starting salary
• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
• Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• A culture that encourages work/life balance
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• On-site low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
• Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for a Forbes top company: 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 Schedule
• Work for Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE’s)  Employer of the Year 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• Location: Positions available at the DOT Headquarters in Newington
• 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

*SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY 

Promotional Opportunity 

Salary 

Transportation Engineer Trainee 

$70,857/annually 

After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering)

$79,070-$97,241/annually 

After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2 

$89,018-$114,967/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!