Engineering and Construction Seasonal Worker Recruitment # 251230-5704VR-008 Location New Haven, CT Newington, CT Norwich, CT Rocky Hill, CT Thomaston, CT Date Opened 1/8/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $20.52- $23.76/hour Job Type Seasonal/Summer Close Date 1/28/2026 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits Introduction Are you an engineering student, graduate, or possess experience in Engineering, and are interested in learning what it's like to work as an engineer with the Connecticut Department of Transportation? T he State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications for paid Seasonal Worker (Professional Engineering) positions in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction. Positions may be based in Newington, New Haven, Norwich, Rocky Hill, or Thomaston. Positions are open to applicants who are enrolled in a college engineering program or construction management program and have completed their sophomore year. The Role: As a Professional Engineering Summer Worker, you will be exposed to a variety of engineering tasks in transportation design, transportation construction, or a combination of both areas. You will have an opportunity to see firsthand what it's like to be a Transportation Engineer at the DOT. Position Highlights: Anticipated start date in May of 2026 and ending by August 31, 2026 Monday-Friday, first shift 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, temporary Location: Positions may be based in Newington, New Haven, Norwich, Rocky Hill, or Thomaston Minimum Qualifications for Engineering Summer Worker Positions Include: A valid Driver's License to drive state vehicles to and from field/construction sites and town meetings The ability to use CAD (MicroStation preferred) and other computer applications Positions are open to applicants who are enrolled in a college engineering program or construction management program and have completed their sophomore year Applicants invited to interview will be required to supply a copy of a college transcript Duties May Include: Reviewing basic design plans Performing mathematical computations and calculations Collecting and entering data Accompanying engineers on field reviews Assisting in construction inspection activities, assisting with the preparation of reports Performing other related duties as required Selection Plan Selected candidates must be at least 16 or 18 years old, depending on the position. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/Location: 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. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov . Salary Calculations : 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. Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Note : This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics . QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class performs tasks and duties of a seasonal nature by providing services to clients or the public. Work areas covered by this class shall include the assignments and hourly rates as listed below: Assignment Minimum Hourly Rates Maximum Hourly Rates General $16.35 $17.00 Patient Care Service $16.35 $17.00 Maintenance $16.35 $17.00 Laboratory Assistant $16.35 $17.00 Recreational Aide $16.35 $17.00 Transportation Services (Bus Driver) $16.35 $17.00 Tourist Information Clerk $16.35 $17.00 Specialized Recreational Services $16.35 $17.00 Tourist Information Coordinator $16.35 $17.00 Information Technology System Analysis $19.00 $22.00 Engineering $20.52 $23.76 Legal $19.00 $22.00 Minimum and maximum hourly rates will be subject to the following criteria: Returning Seasonal Workers may receive $.50 an hour additional compensation for each season of service up to the maximum hourly rate. OR Experienced workers in the specific functional area with another employer may be credited with such time on an equivalent basis to seasons worked and granted the same additional compensation up to the maximum hourly rate. OR Undergraduate or graduate students may be granted additional compensation of up to $.50 more per hour (up to the maximum hourly rate) for each full year of completed education on the basis of 30 semester hours equaling one (1) year. NOTE: Determination of hourly rate is based on the above criteria. Additional compensation is based on only one criterion. It is not intended for individuals to receive additional compensation through application of the multiple criteria listed above. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Summer Workers can be assigned to work with DOT engineers in many different capacities agency wide. Some of the areas include: BRIDGE DESIGN: Engineers in the Division of Bridges work with a variety of transportation structures, as well as: Use advanced analysis software and CADD technology to prepare designs, including geometrics, drainage, structural analysis, and creating bid documents Design new bridges and rehabilitate and preserve deteriorating bridges Oversee and administer projects from project concept, through design, to construction Review and approve shop and working drawings for projects in construction, and work with fabricators and contractors to facilitate construction and to ensure contract compliance Provide construction support when problems arise during construction and prepare change orders Fully inspect bridges to address the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State's bridge infrastructure Design new bridges and rehabilitate and preserve deteriorating bridges CONSTRUCTION : Construction inspection is one of the most important phases of construction work. Construction Inspectors: Perform careful review and critical examination of all facets of the project Assure that the proper materials are used, the plans and specifications are followed, and the finished product is a valued improvement to Connecticut's transportation infrastructure Inspectors are the people on site making sure that the bridges are built right, the pavement is installed to last, and vehicles can move safely through work zones HIGHWAY DESIGN: Highway engineers have the challenge to not only improve Connecticut's transportation system to meet operational and safety needs, but also to balance this against environmental, historic, cultural, community, aesthetic, and economic impacts. Engineers in the Division of Highway Design: Develop projects that improve the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the State's transportation system Find solutions to challenging roadway and multi-modal improvement problems Utilize CADD and other cutting-edge computer technology to perform a wide variety of technical analyses, including geometrics, drainage, and cost estimating Make multi-media presentations of projects to municipalities, residents, businesses, and the public TRAFFIC ENGINEERING: Traffic Engineering offers engineers exposure to stimulating work assignments to enhance their engineering skills. Engineers in the Division of Traffic: Develop designs for the over 2,500 State-owned traffic signals Perform traffic flow analyses utilizing state-of-the-art engineering methods and computer software programs Conduct traffic engineering studies and crash investigations in search of new and innovative solutions proven to save lives FACILITIES DESIGN: The Facilities Design Unit is a multidisciplinary design unit. Engineers in this section: Provide in-house and consultant engineering design and technical support services in the areas of Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering Focus on renovation or new construction of facilities that support roadway, bridge, rail transit, and bus transit operations Facilities design projects include highway maintenance and repair facilities, rail stations, rail maintenance facilities, track, signal and catenary for rail operations, bus maintenance facilities, parking garages, salt sheds, and both above ground and underground storage tanks Positions may also be assigned to other program areas such as surveys, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, pavement design and management, geotechnical engineering, engineering computer applications development, and other transportation engineering areas. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of assigned specialty; operation of equipment, materials and activities of assigned specialty; Knowledge to degree necessary for dealing with and understanding an individual's behavior; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; techniques of assigned specialty skills; Ability to assist individuals in self-care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct where applicable; understand and carry out written orders and oral instructions; Adequate physical strength and stamina to perform duties; Some positions may require supervisory and/or leadership abilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Academic history that demonstrates an interest in the transportation engineering or construction engineering fields Experience or course work performing basic engineering tasks under supervision Experience using specific engineering-related computer software Experience presenting to a diverse group of people For those still pursuing their undergraduate degree: an academic history that demonstrates an interest in obtaining Engineer in Training (EIT) licensure upon graduation SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class assigned to recreational activities must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed and certain positions will require a current Standard First Aid Certificate. Incumbents in this class assigned as bus drivers or operators of a motor vehicle must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator License to drive a bus and/or a Motor Vehicle Operators License as necessary. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
