Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related) (35 Hour) Target Class: Siting Analyst 1 (Economic) (35 Hour) Recruitment # 250922-1993ES-001 Location New Britain, CT Date Opened 9/29/2025 11:30:00 AM Salary $48,410* - $66,636/year (*New state employees start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/14/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Are you a recent engineer graduate or seeking a career change and have a passion for analysis in economic and environmental issues? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you! The Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) (https://portal.ct.gov/csc#:~:text=Welcome%20to%20the%20Connecticut%20Siting%20Council.%20The%20Council%20is%20responsible) has an exciting position available to join our team as a Connecticut Careers Trainee (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1993ES&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) with a target class of Siting Analyst 1 (Economic) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7631ES&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) . This position is located in New Britain, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU + NEW: Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Professional growth and development opportunities. + A healthy work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS This position will work first shift, 35 hours per week, on a Monday to Friday schedule with telework. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: + Process requests for the sharing of towers and modifications/upgrades to existing facilities; + Analyze costs, public need and environmental impact of proposed energy and telecommunications facility construction, operation and maintenance; + Maintain the statewide database of telecommunications facilities; + Update the Statewide Telecommunications plan; + Draft reports and other facility-related documents. ABOUT US The CSC is responsible for: + Balancing the need for adequate and reliable public utility services at the lowest reasonable cost to consumers with the need to protect the environment and ecology of the state and to minimize damage to scenic, historic, and recreational values; + Providing environmental standards for the location, design, construction, and operation of public utility facilities that are at least as stringent as federal environmental standards and that are sufficient to assure the welfare and protection of the people of CT; + Encouraging research to develop new and improved methods of generating, storing, and transmitting electricity and fuel and of transmitting and receiving television and telecommunications signals with minimal damage to the environment; + Promoting the sharing of telecommunications towers in order to avoid unnecessary proliferation; + Requiring annual forecasts of the demand for electricity together with the planning for facilities needed to supply the predicted demand. Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=gv0DvDvoILZqNC9i&v=Y8sOb10qYXQ&feature=youtu.be) ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. 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. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + 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 (https://portal.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 Ben Beaudry at benjamin.beaudry@ct.gov . Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions; + Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Oral and written communication skills; + Ability to + acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; + understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; + read, interpret and understand written material; + perform basic arithmetical computations; + interpret charts, graphs and tables; + learn and reason; + establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; + utilize computer software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 + A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. + Experience interpreting technical reports, data and material related to energy and telecommunications infrastructure; + Experience with virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams, Zoom or a similar platform; + Experience/coursework related to telecommunications facilities and/or radio frequency engineering; + Experience/coursework related to energy facilities and/or power systems engineering; + Experience working in a database; + Experience creating reports and business communications in Microsoft Word; + Experience creating reports in Microsoft Excel. 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online