Engineer Trainee, Transportation - Electrical

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