Field Electrical Engineer Trainee
Target Class: Design Engineer 1 (Electrical)
Recruitment # 260506-3389FS-001
Location Rocky Hill, CT
Date Opened 5/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $72,629 - $87,079/year (See salary note below)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 5/22/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Join the team that moves Connecticut forward! Make an impaCT by serving your State.
Read below and apply today!
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Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering by the end of May 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply!
(Please see the Preferred Qualifications section for more information regarding preferred majors)
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Transportation ( DOT ) is now accepting applications for a Field Electrical Engineer Trainee ( Engineer Trainee (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3389FS&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) ) position with a target class of Design Engineer 1 (Electrical) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0518FE&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Traffic, in the Signal Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT.
WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
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!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
First shift
Office/On-site
P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit
*SALARY NOTE: New hires to State service start in Salary Group FS 18, step 5, currently $72,629/year.
THE ROLE
Field Electrical Engineer Trainees receive training to develop technical skills for designing, supporting, and repairing traffic signal electronic equipment for the DOT's over 2,500 signalized intersections. As technical skills are developed during the course of the development period, duties will include:
Developing and implementing traffic signal system timing plans
Reviewing shop drawings and signal design layout plans prepared both by the Department and private sector engineers
Maintaining signal equipment in the field to ensure continued operation of the State's traffic signal systems
Other related duties as assigned
POSITION DETAILS
The Field Electrical Engineer Trainee will have a development program of one to three years. The length of the development program is determined by the education and experience of the selected applicant. The selected applicant must meet the minimum qualifications for Design Engineer 1 (Electrical) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0518FE&R1=&R3=) by the end of the development program.
A selected applicant with a bachelor's degree in the electrical engineering field will have a one-year development program. A selected applicant without a bachelor's degree in the electrical engineering field will have a development program of between one and three years, depending on the length and @type of their experience and education.
Upon successful completion of the development program, the selected applicant will be promoted to the target class of Design Engineer 1 (Electrical) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0518FE&R1=&R3=) . With continued successful performance as a Design Engineer 1 (Electrical) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0518FE&R1=&R3=) for one year, the incumbent will be promoted to Design Engineer 2 (Electrical) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2551FE&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
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 driver's license is required and must be maintained.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer in Training (EIT) license number if applicable, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.
WHO WE ARE
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 lives 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, vision, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-us/mission-vision-pillars-and-values?language=en_US) !
Selection Plan
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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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 (Opens in a New Window).
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:
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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 (Opens in a New Window).
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the technical engineering work of the agency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles and methods;
Skill in the use of drafting and calculating instruments;
Considerable ability to perform mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details;
Ability to utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the degrees listed below, we prefer experience through employment, coursework, internship, or volunteer work in the following areas:
Accredited bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer and Electronic Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, or closely related major
Experience with engineering or maintenance of electronic equipment
Experience with interpreting traffic signal plans and wiring diagrams
Experience with networking protocol, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, communication equipment, and IP over Ethernet
Experience using Bluebeam and Office 365 tools
Experience with technical documents such as design specifications or instruction manuals
Experience providing customer service and support
Experience providing verbal and written communication to teammates and stakeholders of all levels
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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