Hydraulic Engineer Trainee
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 2024 are strongly encouraged to apply!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Hydraulic Engineer Trainee (Transportation Engineer Trainee) positions in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Bridges, in the Hydraulics and Drainage section.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Competitive starting salary
- Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
- Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
- A culture that encourages work/life balance
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- On-site low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
- Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation
- Tuition reimbursement
- The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer. You may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
- Work for a Forbes top company: 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 Schedules
- Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Monday through Friday
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
- First Shift
- Location: Newington
- Hybrid (office/telework) may be available
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.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
- 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 (MicroStation) and other applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word
- Showcase your oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Engineers in the Hydraulics and Drainage (H&D) section:
- provide specialized engineering, technical support and policy advice on all storm water and water resource management issues related to the planning, permitting, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation facilities,
- perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, hydraulic design and/or review of storm drainage systems, culverts, highway or railroad bridges over waterways, detention facilities, dams and related hydraulic structures,
- perform bridge scour analysis, prepare revetment and scour countermeasure design and assist with bridge scour monitoring,
- prepare flood management certifications and other permit documentation,
- provide design support and technical advice to other Department units on hydraulic and drainage activities associated with the design and/or maintenance of transportation facilities,
- review commercial development proposals brought before the Office of State Traffic administration and district permit offices.
Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.
*SALARY/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Transportation Engineer Trainees start at $70,857/annually. After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) $79,070-$97,241/annually. After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer $89,018-$114,967/annually.
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. For State employees, the one (1) year of experience must have been at the level of a Transportation Engineer Trainee. After successfully completing two years as a Transportation Engineer 1, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering).
ABOUT US
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 click here. Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!