Engineering Technician Trainee/Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) Region 3

New York State; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established government organization is seeking dedicated Engineering Technician Trainees and Senior Engineering Technicians to join their Construction Group. This vital role involves ensuring that contractors adhere to specifications and regulations while constructing the State’s highway and bridge infrastructure. Successful candidates will engage in field assignments, performing inspections, and conducting tests, while also gaining valuable experience in engineering practices. The position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity with a structured career path, making it perfect for those passionate about contributing to public infrastructure and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or related fields is essential.
• Candidates must understand technical materials and engineering symbols.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform concrete and soil sampling and testing as needed.

Skills

Engineering Assistance

Communication Skills

Technical Reference Material Interpretation

Data Collection and Compilation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Relevant Fields

18 Semester Credit Hours in Relevant Fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

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Job Information

Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade: NS

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $37,448 to $63,169 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 10%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County: Onondaga

Street Address: NYS Department of Transportation, Construction, 333 East Washington Street, Syracuse, NY

Duties Description

Engineering Technician Trainees/Senior Engineering Technicians in the Construction Group will ensure that specifications, regulations, and contract plans are being obeyed by Contractors constructing the State’s highway and bridge infrastructure. Positions can be assigned to work in field assignments on construction projects and in the Technical Services Unit. Field assignments on construction projects would be as a Construction Inspector. An assignment in the Technical Services Unit would be as a Lab Technician. Duties may include but will not be limited to:

1. Performing concrete and soil sampling and testing
2. Taking measurements
3. Checking computations
4. Collecting and compiling data
5. Making simple calculations
6. Performing inspections of small and relatively simple construction projects or portions of projects
7. Locating and understanding information on project drawings
8. Preparing and revising maps and drawings
9. Preparing portions of written reports

Candidates will be expected to understand, interpret, and use standard technical reference materials used in construction and commonly used engineering symbols and terminology used in design, construction, and materials specifications; demonstrate the ability to communicate with others to obtain or exchange information; and to be proficient in the use of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Applications.

Candidates will be expected to follow simple technical instruction from, provide assistance to, and learn Heavy/Highway construction inspection procedures and responsibilities from more experienced higher-level Technicians and Engineers.

While positions are being filled in the Construction Group, successful candidates may be assigned to various program areas throughout their employment based on operational need. Additionally, they may also be called upon to support department needs in other locations. This effort could range from participating remotely to occasional travel as necessary to support program operation, capital program delivery or other critical department initiatives.

At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the travel requirements of the position by maintaining a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and/or having access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Engineer Technician Trainee:

1. One year of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, or related fields, AND graduation from high school or possession of a diploma issued by a recognized educational authority; OR
2. 18 semester credit hours of college course work in relevant fields; OR
3. Graduation from a high school technical program in relevant fields.

Note: Upon successful completion of the 52-week traineeship, candidates will be automatically advanced to the Senior Engineering Technician position (SG-13).

Senior Engineering Technician:

In addition to the Trainee requirements listed above, you must also have:

1. Two years of experience assisting in engineering or related fields, and graduation from high school; OR
2. An associate's degree in relevant fields.

Substitution: A certificate in relevant fields may substitute for one year of experience; or 36 semester college credit hours in relevant fields may substitute for experience.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

Region 3, Construction Group, Senator Hughes State Office Building, Syracuse NY, Onondaga County.

*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment.

Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an accredited institution. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S., you must provide independent verification of equivalency.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

Contact Information

Telephone: [insert telephone number]

Fax: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

Street: 333 East Washington Street

City: Syracuse

State: NY

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R03-25-08 and last name in the subject line, referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2025.

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