Job Training Program or Employment Skills Training Program

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking applications for candidates for the position of (Civil) Engineer Trainee Transportation (ETT). Engineer Trainees are assigned a 40 - hour work week. Standard workweek is Monday through Friday, but some positions may require contractor hours. Work experience within many of the units will qualify as approved Design Experience for the issuance of a NJ PE License.

The Divisions within Local Resources and Community Development cover a wide range of work activities and phases, grants administration, and project development. The Division of Local Aid and Economic Development impacts daily life in New Jersey. Staff annuallyoversees more than $400 million in state aid and more than $150 million in federal assistance. Regional trails,bikeways, safe streets, bridges, and pavement are just a few types of projects the Division funds. Local Aid engineers are responsible for selecting projects for grants and overseeing the local design and constructionof the projects. The Division of Community Development is comprised of Project Development and Major Access Permits. The Bureauof Major Access Permits regulates access to state highways working with applicants and our internal subject matter experts.The Bureau of Project Development initiates all NJDOT projects and oversees the process to identify the best solution to fix our transportation challenges. The Division of Environmental Resources ensures that NJDOT's projects and practices minimize impacts to the physical andhuman environments and comply with all governing environmental regulations related to transportation project development,facilities, and operations management. Our goal is to ensure our transportation system remains resilient and sustainable. The Bureau of Aeronautics and Modal Grant includes planners, engineers, and a specialized technical group responsible for our nationally recognized drone program. Work also includes the administration of rail and aeronautic grants, inspection of projects funded by the grants and review/approval of permits for airports and air shows.