Engineer Trainee (35 Hour) Full Time NEW

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 5/1/2026 10:00:00 AM Salary $63,552 – $76,194/year *(See Salary Note) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 5/21/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a recent graduate or graduating in May of 2026 with the desire to make an impact on the environment?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Bureau of Air Management is seeking an Engineer Trainee within the Planning & Standards Division’s Mobile Sources Group. After successful completion of the program, the employee may be eligible for the target class of Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 1.

What We Can Offer You

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
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Position Highlights

• Full-time (35 hours)
• First shift, Monday – Friday
• Opportunities for a flexible hybrid schedule
• Located within the Planning & Standards Division’s Mobile Sources Group: 79 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106
• *Salary note: Starting salary for this position is $63,552, upon successful completion of 1 year as an Engineer Trainee salary will be increased to $67,343

About The Mobile Sources Group

The Mobile Sources Group leads Connecticut’s efforts to reduce air pollution from on‑road and non‑road vehicles and to support the state’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation. Mobile sources are now the largest contributor to air pollution in Connecticut, and the transportation sector is central to both the state’s Comprehensive Energy Strategy and its federal Clean Air Act obligations. The group’s work focuses on achieving air quality improvements, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and accelerating the shift away from gasoline toward cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy sources.

Responsibilities Of The Mobile Sources Group

• Assuring effective implementation of mobile source programs established under state and federal law for both on‑road and non‑road sources.
• Overseeing transportation fuels, including gasoline, diesel, and alternative or renewable fuels.
• Regulating and enforcing requirements related to vehicle idling.
• Implementing programs that support Connecticut’s transition to more sustainable transportation modes, including transportation electrification.

Duties

To achieve the state’s air quality and greenhouse gas reduction goals, the successful candidate will be trained to:

• Administer grants that support mobile source and clean transportation initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of policies for current and future mobile source programs.
• Implement efforts aimed at innovative and non‑traditional strategies that advance cleaner transportation.
• This position requires a highly motivated individual with strong technical and communication skills.

Career progression within the State of Connecticut: starting with Engineer Trainee, advancing to Air Pollution Control Engineer 1, then Air Pollution Control Engineer 2, then Air Pollution Control Engineer 3, and ending at Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer.

Our Mission

The Connecticut 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.

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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, 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.
• 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).
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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 Rachel Allsop at Rachel.Allsop@ct.gov.

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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

• Experience with spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation programs.
• Experience solving technical problems and adapting to changing priorities.
• Experience working in both a team environment and on individual projects.
• Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with modeling platforms and data analysis.
• Experience or academic coursework pertaining to air pollution, mobile sources or electric vehicles.
• Experience with principles and practices of environmental and policy analysis working with clean air programs, statues, regulations, guidance or models, including, the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) model.
• Experience preparing and writing reports to present findings in a public setting.

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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