Job Information
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Traffic Electrical Engineer Trainee in Newington, Connecticut
Traffic Electrical Engineer Trainee
Recruitment # 241204-8741FS-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 12/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $72,629 - $117,842/year (Max of the Target Level for Transportation Engineer 2. See Below)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 12/20/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Do you want to be part of a great team of engineering professionals who are shaping the future of Transportation in Connecticut? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering by the end of August 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply!
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (DOT (https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en_US) ), is now accepting applications for Traffic Electrical Engineer Trainees within the Traffic Signals, Electrical Section in the Division of Traffic Engineering in Newington. The official State job classification is Transportation Engineer Trainee (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8741FS&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!
The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) 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 (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) 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.
Hybrid (in-office/telework (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/opm/olr/notices/2021-tw-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf) ) and alternate work schedules may be available.
*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) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8847FS&R1=&R3=) . 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) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8839FO&R1=&R3=) .
Promotional Opportunity
Salary
Transportation Engineer Trainee
$72,629/annually
After successful completion of a one (1) year training program, you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8847FS&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=)
$81,047-$99,673/annually
After successful completion of two (2) years as a Transportation Engineer 1 (Engineering), you will be promoted to Transportation Engineer 2 (Engineering) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8839FO&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=)
$91,244-$117,842/annually
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. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-us/mission-vision-pillars-and-values?language=en_US) ! Visit our website (https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en_US) to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!
Watch the video below to learn what Transportation Engineers do at the Connecticut DOT!
Selection Plan
TO APPLY
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING
Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
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.
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.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) .
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
CONNECT WITH US
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov .
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
Electrical Engineer Trainees in the Traffic Signals, Electrical section are exposed to stimulating work assignments to enhance their engineering skills and specialize in technical and highly sought-after fields. Duties include:
Design and review electrical elements for traffic control signals and other electrical needs on State roadways.
Prepare plans using CAD software.
Prepare specifications and estimates for electrical elements related to transportation projects.
Coordinate with utilities on Traffic Engineering signal projects and ensure NESC, NEC, and PURA codes/regulations are met.
Review and approve product data submittals from contractors for signal equipment.
Conduct field inspection and ensure electrical elements of traffic signals are constructed per contract documents.
Prepare power letters used to determine electricity costs for State-owned signal equipment.
Provide technical assistance in researching and developing specifications for new technology.
Performs related duties as required. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8741FS&R1=&R3=)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
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
Possession of a Bachelor's degree.
NOTE: If the target job classification has a Minimum Qualification that requires specific licensure and/or the Bachelor's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific licensures and degree areas are required for appointment to the Transportation Engineer Trainee classification. Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Possession of 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.
Possession of 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering by August 2025 from an accredited college or university.
3.0 or higher grade-point average in relevant engineering courses.
Academic, internship, or work experience utilizing engineering-related computer software.
Experience with presentation skills and oral and written communication skills.
Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Knowledge and/or experience with CTDOT Standard Specifications and CTDOT Design Manuals.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Access.
Experience efficiently managing large workloads.
Education or experience with interpreting construction plans and specifications.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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