Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS

Environmental Conservation, Department of; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (Division of Air Resources) seeks an Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee to test and certify air quality monitoring equipment under EPA regulations, perform site audits, and troubleshoot complex instrument issues.

You will document all procedures, perform software programming for data acquisition systems, and travel within New York State for site audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (aeronautical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, materials, mechanical, petroleum, sanitary, or water resources engineering).
• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination, or one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within New York State, including overnight travel.
• Ability to operate, repair, and maintain complex air monitoring equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to write detailed technical reports.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in adverse weather, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Test and certify air quality monitoring equipment per EPA regulations.
• Conduct performance audits at monitoring sites.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement fixes.
• Maintain detailed documentation and software programming for data acquisition systems.

Job description

The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee position with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Air Resources involves testing and certifying air quality monitoring equipment per EPA regulations, conducting performance audits at monitoring sites, and diagnosing equipment malfunctions. The role requires strong technical and communication skills, ability to travel within New York State for site audits, and responsibility for maintaining detailed documentation and software programming for data acquisition systems.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology (aeronautical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, materials, mechanical, petroleum, sanitary, or water resources engineeri


• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination, or one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience


• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within New York State, including overnight travel


• Ability to operate, repair, and maintain complex air monitoring equipment


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to write detailed technical reports


• Ability to climb ladders, work in adverse weather, and lift objects up to 50 pounds