Engineer Trainee (35 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is currently looking for an Engineer Trainee (35 Hour) within the Engineering, Safety and Sustainability Division at our office in Portland, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, and between the hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• This Engineer Trainee position will be part of the Division’s Engineering Unit and will be immediately inserted into DEEP’s project prioritization, development and construction process working on a wide variety of projects throughout the state. 
• The Engineer Trainee will be mentored by multiple licensed Professional Engineers and other experienced staff members within the Engineering Unit.
• Incumbent will receive training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to a Civil Engineer 1 position.
• You will also perform a wide range of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired, including but not limited to, performing tasks involving engineering studies and inspections of roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, buildings and other related infrastructure. 
• As an Engineer Trainee you will also assist with engineering calculations, structural evaluation, hydraulic analysis, material sampling, permitting requirements, cost estimating, facility condition assessments and other related tasks.

ABOUT US 

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.
 

The Engineering, Safety and Sustainability Division provides support to all of the agency’s field assets and operations ranging from engineering services, project management and condition assessment to health and safety training and compliance, geographic information system (GIS) management, record retention and strategic planning. 

The Division also operates the DEEP Portland Complex which includes office space, our bulk receiving warehouse and the DEEP sawmill. 

The Division employs project managers, engineers, analysts, a sawyer and office support personnel all of which help to maintain the agency’s critical infrastructure of buildings, roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, boat launches, trails, and hatcheries, as well as, DEEP property and wildlife habitat.