Transportation Engineer Trainee Cost Estimating Section #261015

About the Role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is seeking applications for a Transportation Engineer Trainee within the Project Controls Unit, Cost Estimating section. This role offers professional growth and development opportunities, contributing to a safe and efficient transportation system.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive training to assist with administering and maintaining the AASHTOWare Project (AWP) software suite, including the cost estimating module.
• Provide AWP support, including assisting in managing user accounts, implementing new modules and user feedback, coordinating enhancements, communicating with stakeholders, developing training guides/videos, and designing reports in AWP and PowerBI.
• Assist with the implementation of AWP’s Asset Tracker module to address data gaps for asset-based cost data to aid in lifecycle planning and cost analysis.
• Receive training to prepare engineer’s estimates for smaller projects using AWP, considering project scope, recent bid data, commodity pricing, schedule, and complexity.
• Collaborate with and gain exposure to other CTDOT design units, including Highway Design, Bridge Design, Soils and Foundations, Hydraulics and Drainage, and Traffic Design.
• Resolve complex transportation challenges and recommend and implement effective solutions.
• Utilize computer-aided design software (MicroStation) and other applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.
• AASHTOWare Project (AWP) software suite
• PowerBI
• MicroStation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office 365

Qualifications

General Experience:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree.

Substitutions Allowed for General Experience:

• Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure may be substituted.
• Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensure may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with software and adapting it to specific needs.
• Experience in data management, relational databases, and data analytics methods.
• Practiced interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Experience analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions for engineering-related issues.
• Experience working independently, being self-motivated, and taking ownership of assignments.
• Experience presenting complex information to diverse populations.
• Experience writing and preparing technical reports, especially in PowerBI.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to risk of injury or physical harm from highway, construction site, or on-site environments.
• May experience moderate discomfort from year-round weather conditions.