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

NYS Department of Transportation · Albany, NY · 1 wk ago
Manufacturing$67k–$101k/yrFull-time

About the role

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Responsibilities

  • Under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional engineer, incumbents perform a variety of duties depending on assignment.

  • Engineer Trainees/Assistant Engineers are found throughout DOT in a variety of programs.

  • Structures: 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 bridge and structures.

  • Design: Prepare 3D plans for highway and bridge projects using CADD; assist with the preparation of project reports, develop engineer’s estimates, project scheduling and gather and compile of site data; develop notes and specifications for specialty work.

  • Technical Services: Provide technical expertise in the Department’s design, construction, and maintenance programs; represent the Department as a member of several industry and national expert task groups; research and development – evaluate and implement new materials and processes and monitor the performance of materials used on Department projects.

  • Construction: Serve as Engineer-In-Charge of construction projects or assist engineers in supervising and inspecting major construction projects; conduct physical inspections and tests; prepare inspection reports; coordinate activities of contractors, sub-contractors, utilities, local governments, and other affected parties; prepare estimates for materials, supplies, and equipment and compute payments to contractor for completed work.

  • Traffic Safety & Mobility: Propose, implement and grow Transportation Systems Management and Operations; perform traffic engineering and safety studies; review, compile and coordinate highway work permits; assist in all aspects of Work Zone Traffic Control; develop guidance on traffic control matters for use by the Department and other entities within the State; review, issue, and track NYSDOT Regional work orders as part of the Statewide Sign Requirements contracts; develop standard sign design templates and training resources for NYSDOT personnel.

  • Serve a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Requirements

  • Engineer Trainee: Either a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below OR proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below.

  • Assistant Engineer: Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below OR proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

  • Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

  • Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

Qualifications

  • To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

Pay

  • The starting salary for an Engineer Trainee position is $66,951.
  • The starting salary for an Assistant Engineer is $81,193. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $74,193 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location.
  • The maximum compensation for this position is $101,121. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $94,121 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location.
  • In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 may also apply depending on the location of the position.

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer.
  • Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Email Address: Recruitment@dot.ny.gov
Address: NYS Department of Transportation, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232

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