Transportation Engineer Trainee; Land Surveyor

Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor)

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 May 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is now accepting applications for the position of Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) position in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Central Surveys office in Newington, CT. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE )!

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• Location:
  
  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.

• 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 (Micro Station) and other applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Read and analyze or prepare construction plans and estimates

Transportation Engineer Trainee receives training to develop technical engineering skills and knowledge. After successfully completing a one-year training program, trainees are eligible for promotion to the target class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) after successful completion of the one year training program. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit

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.

AT DOT, our mission 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. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values here!

Join an award winning agency! CT DOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!