Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering)
$76.31k - $123.81kConnecticut DOT
Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering)
Recruitment #260915-8741FS-001
Location
New Haven, CT
Newington, CT
Norwich, CT
Rocky Hill, CT
Thomaston, CT
Date Opened
9/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$76,307 – $123,809*/year (*See salary note below)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
10/16/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut?
If so, join our great team of engineering and construction management professionals and make an impact!
Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management by the end of May 2027 are strongly encouraged to apply!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering) positions in the Office of Construction, in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday – Friday.
Full Time, 40 hours per week.
First shift.
Location: Positions available in New Haven, Newington, Norwich, Rocky Hill, and Thomaston
This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here.
In the P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit.
APPLICATION DETAILS
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.
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.
THE ROLE
Transportation Engineer Trainees work in many different capacities agency-wide. Transportation Engineer Trainee positions are available throughout the Bureau of Engineering and Construction. 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
Salary effective 06/26/2026. Max of the Target Level for Transportation Engineer 2.
Transportation Engineer Trainee-$76,307/annually
After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering)-$85,151-$104,720-annually
After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering), you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2 (Construction Engineering)
$95,865-$123,809-annually
ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is the DOT’s mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.
Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!
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