Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) - Region 10 - NY HELPS

NYS Department of Transportation; Village of Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer in Region 10. This role involves bridge maintenance duties under the supervision of a licensed engineer, with opportunities for early promotion and a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology or proof of passing the FE exam.
• One year of full-time engineering experience is required for Assistant Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Develop bridge maintenance work programs and supervise field crews.
• Provide technical assistance and coordinate repair and maintenance programs.
• Respond to emergencies and support the department's regional response.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE)

Job description

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NYS Department of Transportation provided pay range

This range is provided by NYS Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$66,951.00/yr - $107,621.00/yr

Duties Description

Bridge Maintenance - Duties will be discussed in detail at the interview. In general, the incumbent will perform a variety of duties as an Assistant Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer under the supervision of a licensed, professional engineer. Responsibilities include developing bridge maintenance work programs, supervising field crews, overseeing performance evaluations, planning and coordinating work, providing technical assistance, supervising bridge flag resolution, responding to emergencies, and coordinating repair and maintenance programs. The role may also involve supporting the department's response to regional and statewide emergencies within the Incident Command System.

Minimum Qualifications

This position is part of the NY HELPS program. Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications:

• Either a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology, OR
• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and one year of full-time engineering experience.

As an Engineer Trainee, you will serve a 24-month traineeship leading to Assistant Engineer. Early promotion is possible if FE is obtained and traineeship requirements are met. For Assistant Engineer, qualifications include passing the FE exam and either a qualifying degree or one year of full-time engineering experience in transportation projects.

Additional Comments

This title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment during the program, with potential conversion to competitive status later. Educational credentials must be from accredited institutions or verified for equivalency if outside the U.S. The starting salary for Engineer Trainee is $66,951, and for Assistant Engineer is $97,673, with possible adjustments based on location. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.