University of Alaska Fairbanks Petroleum Engineering

Engineer Trainee, Transportation - Electrical

Engineer, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 18, 2026
1 position

US$71,492.72 / year

Opens LinkedIn

Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Internship

Job summary

Assist with electrical engineering designs, reviews, and field investigations for new and replacement intelligent transportation system facilities. Support material approvals and projects involving devices such as dynamic message signs, traffic cameras, sensors, radar detectors, and wrong-way driving detection systems.

Job details

Skip to content Home Learn More Help You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. Engineer Trainee, Transportation - Electrical New Jersey Department of Transportation Email POSTING #: 26-00089 TITLE: Engineer Trainee, Transportation - Electrical TITLE CODE: 16270 DIVISION: Operations UNIT: Transportation Mobility SALARY: $68,838.62 WORK WEEK: 40 Hours ISSUE DATE: 10/5/2026 CLOSING DATE: 10/19/2026 LOCATION: Cherry Hill The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking applications for candidates for the position of Engineer Trainee Transportation (ETT), Electrical within the Division of Operations. Engineer Trainees are assigned a 40-hour work week. Current starting salary is $68,838.62 and $71,492.72 after six months. Standard workweek is Monday through Friday. Office Description The Bureau of Mobility Engineering is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of Intelligent Transportation Systems for the Transportation Mobility unit of Division of Operations. The Bureau of Mobility Engineering is also responsible for the review of communication and electrical engineering submissions for all projects managed by Mobility Engineering that involves installation of Fiber Optic Communication network, Dynamic Message Signs, Traffic Cameras, Connected Vehicle technologies. Mobility Engineering manages ITS projects from concept development to construction phase following a custom designed limited scope project delivery process; Installation of Connected Vehicle Infrastructure along State Highways; providing support to maintenance of all ITS device and system operations; provide field assistance to designers, contractors, resident engineers, and construction safety staff; provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to other Divisions within NJDOT. Work Description Appointee will assist in the preparation of electrical engineering designs, conduct reviews and field investigations as required for new and replacement ITS facilities such as Dynamic Message Signs, Traffic Cameras, Traffic Sensors, Radar Detectors, Wrong Way Driving Detection Systems, material approvals for all ITS construction projects. Duties will involve both field and office work. Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Note: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's License issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Note: An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification issued by the Division of Consumer Affairs, New Jersey Office of the Attorney General may be substituted for the above education requirement. Applicants must submit proof of the EIT certification and the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam results. The area of discipline indicated on the FE exam results (e.g., Civil, Electrical and Computers, Chemical, Industrial and Systems, Environmental, Mechanical, and Other Disciplines) must be appropriate to the position. For more information regarding this position, please refer to: http://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/16270.htm License: Appointee will be required to possess a Driver's License valid in New Jersey. Benefits Package As a NJ State Department, NJDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Care (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) Pension Deferred Compensation 13 paid holidays Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative days) Training & Tuition Aid Opportunities Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJDOT does not provide sponsorship or accept student OPT/CPT programs, F1 or H1B work authorization visas. Residency: All persons hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of appointment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (P.L. 2011, c. 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act." TO APPLY You must apply through the NJDOT website at: https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/employ/openings.shtm Submit a complete packet by the closing date that includes the following documents: NJ State Application for Employment (Application and instructions can be found at link above) Letter of interest Current resume Copy of unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation that verifies degree in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING was awarded IMPORTANT NOTES Proof of Degree: You must provide transcript or evaluation of your UNDERGRADUATE degree. Foreign Degree Evaluation: If you obtained your undergraduate degree outside of the US, you MUST provide a Foreign Degree Evaluation from a USA recognized evaluation service agency that includes a course-by-course evaluation in order to be deemed eligible. Failure to provide evaluation will result in your application being disqualified. Anticipated Graduation: NJDOT will accept applications from students anticipating graduation in May 2027. No offer of employment will be made without proof of degree. Incomplete Packets: Applicants MAY NOT be considered if they fail to provide all requested documents upon initial submittal or fail to follow instructions when submitting electronically. Applicants will be selected for an interview on the basis of their application/resume. Current State employees: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional lists in their former unit. New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

What you’ll do

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required, with a valid New Jersey Professional Engineer license or an appropriate Engineer-in-Training certification and Fundamentals of Engineering exam results accepted as substitutes under the stated conditions. A valid New Jersey driver's license is required, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the department does not provide visa sponsorship.