Architectural Engineer Trainee - Facilities Design Transportation Engineer Trainee

Introduction

Do you want to be part of a great team of engineering professionals who are shaping the future of Transportation in Connecticut? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering or a closely related field by the end of May 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply.

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). accepting applications for an Architectural Engineer Trainee (Transportation Engineer Trainee) position within the Facilities Design unit in the Division of Facilities and Transit, Bureau of Engineering and Construction at our Newington Headquarters. This position will support the design and construction of Maintenance Facilities for the Department's Bureau of Highway Operations.

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees
• Join an award‑winning agency – CTDOT recently awarded Employer of the Year by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers and Named Women’s Transportation Seminar CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
• Convenience of on‑site, low‑cost fitness center, cafeteria, and EV charging at our Newington headquarters. All DOT facilities have ample free parking and easy access from major highways and public transportation.

• First Shift.
• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday.
• Location:
  
  Newington, CT.

Part of the P‑4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit. Hybrid (in‑office / telework) and alternate work schedules may be available.

The Facilities Design Unit provides in‑house and consultant engineering design and technical support services in Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. The primary focus is to provide engineering and project management for new or renovation design projects for facilities that support roadway, bridge, rail transit, and bus transit operations.

The Architectural Engineer Trainee position resides within the Architectural section of the Facilities Design unit. The unit prepares in‑house designs and reviews designs prepared by consultant engineering firms related to both roadway and vertical construction/building systems.

Transportation Engineer Trainee: $72,629 annually.

After successfully completing a one‑year training program, promotion to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering): $81,047–$99,673 annually.

After successfully completing two years as a Transportation Engineer 1, promotion to Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering): $91,244–$117,842 annually.

• Develop Architectural Plans for new and renovated Highway Maintenance and Repair Facilities.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines for development of Plans & Specifications.
• Administer Contractor Submittal Reviews.
• Space planning and conceptual layout.
• Develop Revit models.
• Analyze building spaces for code compliance.

• Knowledge 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.

Possession 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.

• Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Possession of Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• 20‑302 may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or…