Transportation Engineer Trainee (Target: Transportation Engineer 1 and 2 (Engineering))
Department of Transportation · Newington, CT · Connecticut
- Role
- Software engineer
- First seen
- Nov 6, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 19, 2026
- Salary
- Transportation Engineer Trainee: $76,307/annually; Transportation Engineer 1: $85,151-$104,720/annually; Transportation Engineer 2: $95,865-$123,809/annually
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Summary
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring Transportation Engineer Trainees to work on highway system design and improvements across the state. This is a full-time position at DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT, with a structured one-year training program leading to promotion to Transportation Engineer 1, then Transportation Engineer 2. Trainees will gain hands-on experience in design, traffic operations, and infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced engineers.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (or PE/EIT licensure as substitute)
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license required and must be maintained
- Current students graduating with Bachelor's degree in Engineering by May 2027 strongly encouraged
- Proficiency with CAD software (MicroStation) and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to travel for training, conferences, meetings, and field reviews
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