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Middlesex County

Civil Engineer Trainee

New Brunswick, NJ · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Drafts detailed correspondence. * Maintains essential records, reports, and files. * Learns to use ... Ability to perform engineering calculations, field and laboratory tests, and participate in surveys ...

Middlesex County

Civil Engineer Trainee

New Brunswick, NJ

$65K - $75K/yr

Drafts detailed correspondence. * Maintains essential records, reports, and files. * Learns to use ... Ability to perform engineering calculations, field and laboratory tests, and participate in surveys ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee draft surveyor in the United States is $74,746.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee - Lewis County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Charleston, WV

$35K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

West Virginia Department Of Transportation rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

744th of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Nature of Work **Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will." The Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee (TRETTR Level 1) will report to the District Construction Office/Materials Lab. This position serves in a training capacity, learning basic concepts of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. More specifically, this position will focus on basic sampling and lab testing of materials using standard methods and tests

Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours. A valid driver's license is also required. Performs other related duties as required.

Pay Grade: 8 Typical Duties and Responsibilities Performs basic sampling and field testing of materials using standard methods and tests Performs basic surveying, including Survey Helper duties; reducing and checking field book notes of simple surveys; determining, plotting, and checking the basic cross sections. Drafts simple designs and tracing by use of good standard practice with proper line widths and letters, including standard title and location sheets, plans, profiles, and survey notes, standard summary sheets, and estimated quantities Drafts property line plots and simple completed surveys Drafts simple maps, charts, graphics, and diagrams Inventoried streets, roads, and installed traffic control devices Contacts are with other employees within the immediate organization, office, project, or work unit, and in related or support units The work product or service affects the design or operation of systems, programs, or equipment; the adequacy of such activities as field investigations, testing operations, or research conclusions; or the social, physical, and economic well-being of people Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Skills and Knowledge Little to no previous training is required to interpret detailed step-by-step instructions.

Work generally consists of repetitive and routine tasks. Knowledge of physical science. Ability to interpret materials testing terms and punctuation and sentence structure.

Ability to interpret drafting instruments, medial, and techniques for reproduction. Knowledge of nomenclature and uses of standard laboratory equipment. Ability to interpret traffic control devices (signs, markings, symbols).

Ability to do simple calculations of algebra, trigonometry, and mathematical tables used in traffic analysis. Ability to read simple plans and specifications and basic metric units and conversions. Ability to read, interpret, and use topographic maps.

Ability to interpret standard symbols, scales, station numbers, and conversion equations. Ability to understand standard design terminology and nomenclature. Ability to perform and report tests.

Ability to use standard tapes and chains and application of accepted rules for physical measurement of distances. Ability to work harmoniously with other employees. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION High school graduation or equivalent. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE No prior experience is required. This is the entry level classification in this series.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT This is a tested position. Applicants will receive further communication from CourseMill upon closure of this posting.

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