Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer - Civil/Transportation (NY HELPS)

About the position

The Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer position at the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is designed for individuals seeking to develop their engineering skills in civil and transportation engineering. This role involves a combination of training and practical experience under the supervision of licensed professional engineers, with opportunities to advance to a full Assistant Engineer position after meeting specific qualifications. The position is contingent permanent and offers a structured pathway for career growth within the agency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or check designs for bridges and other structural components.
• Prepare and/or check layouts for entire bridge structures.
• Assist in field inspection of project sites or existing bridges and structures.
• Prepare 3D plans for highway and bridge projects using CADD.
• Assist with the preparation of project reports, development of engineer's estimates, project scheduling, and gathering site data.
• Develop notes and specifications for specialty work.
• Provide technical expertise in design, construction, and maintenance programs.
• Conduct physical inspections and tests of construction in progress and on completion.
• Prepare inspection reports about construction progress and contractor compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate activities of contractors, sub-contractors, and local governments to assure contract progress.
• Propose and implement Transportation Systems Management and Operations to advance performance goals.
• Perform traffic engineering and safety studies, including field measurements and computer modeling.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology.
• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and one year of full-time engineering experience.
• Qualifying degrees include Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and others listed in the job description.
• One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways, railroads, bridges, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CADD software for design purposes.
• Familiarity with traffic engineering and safety studies.
• Knowledge of construction materials and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $65,001 to $91,381 annually.
• Full-time employment with a structured career advancement path.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.