Job Title: Engineering and Construction Seasonal Worker
Location:
Newington, New Haven, Norwich, Rocky Hill, or Thom, CT United States
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
01/09/2026
Expire Date:
02/09/2026
Job Categories:
Engineering
Job Description
Engineering and Construction Seasonal Worker
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
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?
The 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
Company Description:
State of Connecticut
State of Connecticut Executive Branch
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