STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Engineer Trainee

Target Class:Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering)

Recruitment #210216-8741FS-001

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Introduction




Do you want to shape the future of transportation in CT? Does working within an innovative team of engineers excite you? If so, come make an impact by serving your state! Read below & apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) Bureau of Engineering & Construction, has an exciting Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering) opportunity with the target class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering). It is the DOT’s mission 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. Current Construction Engineering students graduating with a Bachelor’s degree by May of 2021 are encouraged to apply. 

Note: This is a 1-year training program, the successful candidate will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) upon completion of the program. 

The Role/Requirements: 
  • You will receive training to help develop your technical engineering skills and knowledge. 
  • You will learn to perform complex engineering tasks in relation to highway construction, inspection of construction projects, and specialized engineering activities. 
  • You will learn to conduct material tests, program/schedule contracts, and use municipal systems/surveys. 
  • You may be required to work nights, weekends, and overtime. 
  • You are required to have a drivers license per the Engineering and Scientific (P-4) Bargaining Unit agreement. Please list your valid Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State (along with any other job relevant licenses or certifications) in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application. 
Work/Life Balance & Employee Value Proposition (EVP): Fulltime 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, in Thomaston, CT (District IV). 

What’s in It For You- Leading Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary structure, excellent health & dental coverage, generous vacation, personal, and sick time, retirement plan options & more! 

Press play to see first hand what it's like to be a Transportation Engineer Trainee at the Connecticut DOT!

                

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. Applicants must list their valid Driver's license number, expiration date and issuing State, and any other job relevant licenses or certifications, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of their application. Applicants must also include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. 

Please ensure that your application is complete, you will not be able to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.   
    
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies. 

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: cover letters, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, verification of degree completion licensure, proof of licensure etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. 

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees, which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics. 

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, the DOT is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.  

Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact faith.macdonald@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority, this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional transportation engineering and transportation construction engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement in the field of transportation engineering.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

General 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. Possession of Land Surveyor (LS) licensure or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.

2. Possession of Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) licensure or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302 may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.

3. Possession of at least Level III certification, from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in one of the following Civil Engineering Technology Programs may be substituted for the General Experience requirement:

a.  Transportation Construction Inspection Program - Highway Construction Inspection.

b.  Construction Materials Testing Program - Asphalt or Concrete.

c.  Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Surveys or Highway Construction Inspection

4. Possession of a Level III Survey Technician Certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors may be substituted for the General Experience requirement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in field work as a construction inspector.
  • Experience interpreting/utilizing standard government specification forms, construction manuals/plans, and construction specifications. 
  • Experience using Office 365.
  • Experience writing complex and technical documents with accurate use of language including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
  • Possession of Engineer-In-Training license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from highway, construction site, or on-site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from year round weather conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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





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