Highway Design Engineer Trainee

Introduction

Are you interested in being part of a team designing improvements on Connecticut's highway system and having a positive effect on safety, traffic operation, and quality of life in local communities?

• A state employee benefits package.
• Professional growth and automatic promotional opportunities starting at Transportation Engineer 2, with further advancement to Project Engineer and Project Manager levels.
• Healthy work‑life balance, hybrid (in‑office/telework) and alternate work schedules.
• Opportunity to work for an award‑winning agency (CTDOT named Employer of the Year by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers).
• On‑site fitness center, cafeteria, electric vehicle charging, and ample free parking.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding for continued education and licensing.

• Monday through Friday, full‑time (40 hours per week), first shift.
• Location:
  
  Newington, CT.
• Available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews.
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

• Receive on‑the‑job training and work with experienced engineers.
• Contribute to safe and efficient transportation systems.
• Help deliver bicycle, pedestrian, and complete streets improvements.
• Make a positive impact on local communities and engage with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other CTDOT design units.
• Gain experience toward professional licensing.
• Resolve complex transportation challenges and recommend effective solutions.
• Experience both office and field work environments.

Transportation Engineer Trainee (annual salary $76,307). After one year of training, promotion to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) with a salary range of $85,151 – $104,720. After one to two years as an Engineering 1, promotion to Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) with a salary range of $95,865 – $123,809.

• Perform a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during the training period.
• Work as part of an engineering team responsible for developing projects that improve safety, capacity, and efficiency of the state’s transportation system.
• Assist in design of intersection improvements, modern roundabouts, multi‑use trails, corridor improvements, complete street upgrades, emergency repairs, and more.
• Support projects involving drainage enhancements, low impact development design, and congestion reduction improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree is required (eligible to be a pre‑graduate student in civil engineering, graduating by May 2027).
• Knowledge of basic transportation engineering theories, principles and methods.
• Skill in drafting, calculation, and computer applications.
• Basic math proficiency and the ability to produce accurate drawings.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to hold an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license (PE and EIT licenses are acceptable substitutions).

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in civil engineering by May 2027.
• Transportation engineering coursework and knowledge of transportation concepts.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in relevant engineering courses.
• EIT licensure.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Internship or work experience in civil engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD or other engineering software.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• May be required to travel.

Incumbents may be exposed to risk of injury from highway, construction site, or on‑site environments, and may experience moderate physical discomfort from year‑round weather conditions.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.