Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation), NY HELPS, Region 3

Transportation, Department of; New York; On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer to support civil and transportation engineering work in Region 3 (Syracuse). You will work under licensed professional engineers on design, construction, and traffic assignments including roadway and bridge projects, inspection, and traffic management.

The 24-month traineeship leads toward an Assistant Engineer role upon successful FE exam completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or related discipline, or proof of passing the FE exam with one year of engineering.
• One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects (highways, bridges, airports, traffic systems).
• Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation to meet 5% travel requirement.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, with possible overtime and weekend work for field assignments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering discipline (or FE exam with one year of engineering)

Job description

This Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer position with the New York Department of Transportation supports civil and transportation engineering work in Region 3 (Syracuse). Incumbents work under licensed professional engineers on design, construction, and traffic assignments including roadway and bridge projects, construction inspection, and traffic management. The role offers a 24-month traineeship pathway to Assistant Engineer with potential early advancement upon passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering discipline, or proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam plus one year of engineering
• One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects (highways, bridges, airports, traffic systems)
• Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation to meet 5% travel requirement
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, with possible overtime and weekend work for field assignments