• Construction Survey Technician Trainee

    State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (Norwich, CT)


    Construction Survey Technician Trainee

     

    Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee (40 Hour)

     

    Recruitment # 251216-8740FS-001

     

    Location Norwich, CT

     

    Date Opened 12/23/2025 12:00:00 AM

     

    Salary $52,790* - $72,890/year *New State employees will start at the minimum of salary range

     

    Job Type Open to the Public

     

    Close Date 1/2/2026 11:59:00 PM

     

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    The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (DOT) (https://portal.ct.gov/dot) is now accepting applications for a Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee (Surveys) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8740FS&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) position in the District 2 Office located in Norwich, CT.

    WE CAN OFFER YOU

    + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

    + 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

    + Location: District 2 Survey Unit, Norwich, CT

    THE ROLE

    + Be part of a dynamic team of engineering professionals supporting design and construction projects across the state.

    + Learn to operate cutting-edge survey equipment including Total Stations, Digital Levels, and GPS receivers.

    Gain hands-on experience in:

    + Topographic, construction, and boundary surveying

    + Land surveying methods and procedures

    + Field and office survey operations

    + Receive on-the-job training and mentorship to build your technical skills.

    + After one year, become eligible for promotion to Transportation Engineer Technician (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3444FS&R1=&R3=) .

    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) !

     

    Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee!

     

    Selection Plan

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

    Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) 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 (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 [email protected].

    + 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 Anamaria Giangarra at [email protected]

     

    Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in performing basic technical engineering work for the development of knowledge and skills to qualify for advancement in the field of construction engineering, surveying and materials testing.

    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 construction engineering theories, principles and methods;

    + Skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and computer applications;

    + Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations;

    + Ability to prepare accurate drawings.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    An Associate’s degree in engineering technology or construction technology.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    + Possession of at least Level II certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the General Experience.

    + Possession of at least Level II certification in the Certified Survey Technician Program of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (Office Track for computer operators and Field Track for instrument operators) may be substituted for the Associate’s degree requirement.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Experience working with arithmetic, geometry and trigonometry in work or academic scenarios

    + Experience with highway and construction surveying

    + Experience with Microsoft Office, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), and Geographic Information System (GIS)

    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 danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to 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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