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 closely related field, by the end of May 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply! See Preferred Qualifications section for details.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is now 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 to all employees. Join an award‑winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024! The convenience of an on‑site, low‑cost fitness center, on‑site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, headquarters.

All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by 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 the areas of Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. The primary focus of the unit is to provide engineering and project management for new or renovation design projects at 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 is responsible for preparing in‑house designs and reviewing designs prepared by consultant engineering firms related to both roadway and vertical construction/building systems.

Transportation Engineer Trainees receive training to develop technical engineering skills and knowledge. After successfully completing your one‑year training program, you will be promoted to the target class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering). The target class has a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and one (1) year of experience in transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering. After successfully completing two years as a Transportation Engineer 1, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering).

• Transportation Engineer Trainee: $72,629 annually
• After one‑year training – Transportation Engineer 1: $81,047–$99,673 annually
• After two‑years as a Transportation Engineer 1 – Transportation Engineer 2: $91,244–$117,842 annually

• Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required and must be maintained. 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.
• Contact for questions:
  Hayley Newhouse, athayley.newhouse.

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications…