Architectural Engineer Trainee - Facilities Design
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for an Architectural Engineer Trainee (Transportation Engineer Trainee) position within the Facilities Design unit in the Division of Facilities and Transit, Bureau of Engineering and Construction, at our Newington Headquarters! This position will support the design and construction of Maintenance Facilities for the Department's Bureau of Highway Operations.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Mentoring by experienced, licensed professionals.
- A healthy work/life balance to 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!
- We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- First Shift.
- Full Time, 40 hours per week.
- Monday through Friday.
- Location: Newington, CT.
- Part of the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.
- Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available.
THE ROLE
The Facilities Design Unit provides in-house and consultant engineering design and technical support services in the areas of Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. The primary focus of the unit is to provide engineering and project management for new or renovation design projects at facilities that support roadway, bridge, rail transit, and bus transit operations.
The Architectural Engineer Trainee position resides within the Architectural section of the Facilities Design unit. The unit is responsible for preparing in-house designs and reviewing designs prepared by consultant engineering firms related to both roadway and vertical construction/building systems.
*SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Transportation Engineer Trainees receive training to develop technical engineering skills and knowledge. After successfully completing your one-year training program, you will be promoted to the target class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering). The target class has a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and one (1) year of experience in transportation engineering or transportation construction engineering. After successfully completing two years as a Transportation Engineer 1, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering).
APPLICATION DETAILS
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.
ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five 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.
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