Engineering Technician Trainee/Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician Trainee/Senior Engineering Technician to assist with field inspections and engineering tasks. This full-time position requires relevant experience or education and offers a competitive salary range. After a year, trainees are promoted to Senior Engineering Technician, ensuring career growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in relevant fields or college credits in related subjects.
• Graduation from a recognized high school technical program in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff with field and office work.
• Oversee contractor operations on construction projects.

Skills

Field Inspection

Compliance Oversight

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in relevant fields

Job description

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Pay Range

This range is provided by NYS Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience. Discuss with your recruiter for more details.

Base Pay Range

$38,751.00/yr - $65,061.00/yr

Job Duties

The incumbent will be assigned to Field Inspection, assisting engineering staff with field and office work. Overnight, night, and weekend work may be required.

Field Inspection

Working under an Engineer-in-Charge, the incumbent will oversee contractor operations on construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. Specific duties will be discussed at the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Engineer Technician Trainee:
  Option 1: One year of experience assisting in relevant fields and high school diploma or equivalent.
  Option 2: 18 college semester credits in relevant subjects.
  Option 3: Graduation from a recognized high school technical program in related fields.
• Senior Engineering Technician:
  Option 1: Two years of relevant experience and high school diploma or equivalent.
  Option 2: An associate's degree in relevant fields.
  Substitutions include certificates or additional college credits.

Note: After a 52-week traineeship, candidates are automatically promoted to Senior Engineering Technician (SG-13).

Additional Comments

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time. The position may initially be filled via a non-competitive appointment under NY HELPS, with potential conversion to a competitive status later.

Other Details

• Educational credentials must be from an accredited institution or verified for equivalency if outside the U.S.
• Position is at the internship level, full-time, in Management and Manufacturing within Civil Engineering.