STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Engineer Trainee (Survey)

Recruitment #211007-8741FS-001

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Introduction



Do you want to be part of a great team of Engineering and Construction professionals who are shaping the future of Transportation in Connecticut? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking qualified applicants for multiple Transportation Engineer Trainee (Construction Engineering) positions in our District One Survey Office in Rocky Hill, CT.

Current Engineering students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management by the end of Winter 2021 are strongly encouraged to apply!

ABOUT US:
The District 1 Surveys section performs various mapping, field, and land survey duties utilizing CADD (computer aided design and drafting) systems and other computer applications to; prepare, revise and edit property acquisition and release mapping; develop topographic mapping and DTM’s (Digital Terrain Models) for future Highway and Railroad construction projects and support ongoing construction projects. Engineer Trainees will operate survey field instruments such as conventional and robotic Total Stations, Auto and Digital Levels and GPS receivers. Trainees will perform complex computations for survey control networks and perform related duties as required.

THE ROLE:
Transportation Engineer Trainees receive training to develop technical surveying skills and knowledge. Transportation Engineer Trainees are eligible for promotion to the target class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) after successful completion of the one (1) year training program. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit. 
*Upon initial entry to this class, incumbents will be placed in Salary Group FS 18, step 5.

Construction engineering trainees will learn to perform less complex engineering and related tasks in highway construction, inspection of construction projects, and specialized engineering activities such as materials testing, programming and scheduling, contracts, municipal systems or surveys. 

Trainees may be required to work weekends and overtime. Applicants must possess a valid Driver's License. Incumbents will be required to take and pass appropriate certifications from the New England Transportation Technician Program (NETTCP) and American Concrete Institute (ACI).

In this role, you will be responsible for independently performing a full range of survey duties in support of transportation construction engineering projects which include: 
  • Operating survey equipment
  • Monitoring the setting and driving of stakes
  • Setting benchmarks
  • Collecting field data
  • Creating charts, maps, and plot profiles
  • Calculating areas and volumes
  • Laying out project limits
  • Preparing reports
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
We offer a competitive starting salary and excellent State benefits package including health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan, and a multitude of other benefit. DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation. We encourage a healthy work-life balance for all employees!

Watch the video below to see what Transportation Engineers do at the CT DOT!
     

Selection Plan

All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders  13F (3a) and 13G (3a) .

Application Information: 
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Please ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.
  • A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.
  • Relevant information such as possession of any licensure, any specialization in college, or relevant internships must be included in the application package.
Throughout the Recruitment Process:
  • 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:  a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. 
  • 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. 
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most clearly 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.
Please Note: 
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Michelle Gara at Michelle.Gara@ct.gov or (860) 952-9087.

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 working with SiteManager, CTDOT Standard Specifications Form 817, CTDOT Construction Manual
  • Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Access
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtaining an Engineer-In-Training license
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam and obtaining a Surveyor-In-Training license
  • Experience in the performance of survey work in support of construction engineering projects

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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