Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 15 hours ago
Transportation Engineer Trainee (Engineering)
Newington, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$73K/yr - $118K/yrThe Connecticut Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer Trainee to join their team of engineering professionals. This role involves receiving training in professional engineering work to develop skills in transportation engineering and construction engineering.
GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance
Responsibilities
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 Word and Excel
Read and analyze or prepare construction plans and estimates
Perform a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period
Qualification
Required
Possession of a Bachelor's degree
A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained
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
Utilizing engineering-related computer software
Working as part of a team
Providing verbal and written communication to a diverse population, including presentation skills
Using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Access
Multitasking and managing large workloads
Preferred
Possession of a Civil Engineering degree for design-related position
Possession of an engineering degree in a position-relevant area for specialty positions (i.e., Electrical Engineering degree for position in Electrical Engineering)
3.0 or higher grade-point average in relevant engineering courses
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
Founded in 1977
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jenna Lynn Fusco, MS, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner 3 (Director of HR)
Natalie S. Wagner
Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships
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