Transportation Engineer Trainee; Engineering

Overview

Location:

Newington, CT

Date Opened: 1/20/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary: $72,629 - $117,842 per year (Max of the Target Level for Transportation Engineer 2; see below)

Job Type: Open to the Public

Close Date: 2/20/2026 11:59:00 PM

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 2026 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 Transportation Engineer Trainee positions at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT. Transportation Engineer Trainees work in many different capacities agency-wide. Positions are available throughout the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees
• Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• First shift
• Location:
  
  DOT Headquarters in 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
• Eligible to apply for telework after completing the working test period, and thereafter per the Telework Policy; initial working test period requires on-site work

• 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

• Utilizing engineering-related computer software
• Working as part of a team
• Providing verbal and written communication to a diverse population, including presentation skills
• Using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Access
• Multitasking and managing large workloads

Promotional Path:

• Transportation Engineer Trainee: $72,629 annually
• After successful completion of a one-year training program, promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) or Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering): $81,047 - $99,673 annually
• After successful completion of two years as a Transportation Engineer 1, promoted to Transportation Engineer 2: $91,244 - $117,842 annually

Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, issuing State, Engineer in Training license number (if applicable) and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.

The mission of the DOT 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. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please . Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT.

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