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

Transportation, Department of; New York; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Department of Transportation, Syracuse district, seeks Engineering Technician Trainees and Senior Engineering Technicians to assist in highway and bridge design, inspection, and survey projects. You will work with engineers on design tasks, prepare reports, and participate in field investigations in the Syracuse, NY area.

Successful trainees are automatically advanced to Senior Engineering Technician after 52 weeks, reflecting a clear career path within the Design Group.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in engineering, drafting, surveying, or related field plus high school diploma, or 18+ credits in mathematics, physical science, engineering, or related discipline.
• High school technical program diploma in CAD/CAM, drafting, engineering, or electronics.
• Valid New York State driver's license or reliable transportation for travel.
• Ability to work outdoors, traverse steep slopes, work near traffic, and carry inspection equipment.
• For Senior position: two years of relevant experience plus high school diploma, or associate's degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project design using CAD/D, and prepare specifications and reports.
• Conduct field investigations and perform bridge inspections or surveys.
• Support engineers on highway and bridge design and inspection tasks.

Education

High school diploma

18+ semester credit hours in mathematics, physical science, engineering

CAD/CAM, drafting, engineering, or electronics diploma

Job description

Engineering Technician Trainees and Senior Engineering Technicians in the New York Department of Transportation, Design Group, work with engineers on highway design, bridge design, inspection, or survey projects in the Syracuse, NY area. Duties include assisting with project design using CADD, preparing specifications and reports, conducting field investigations, and performing bridge inspections or surveys. Successful trainees are automatically advanced to Senior Engineering Technician after 52 weeks.

Key qualifications:

• One year of experience in engineering, drafting, surveying, or related field plus high school diploma; or 18+ semester credit hours in mathematics, physical science, engineering, or related discipline
• High school technical program diploma in CAD/CAM, drafting, engineering, or electronics
• Valid New York State driver's license or reliable transportation to meet travel requirements
• Ability to work outdoors, traverse steep slopes, work near traffic, and carry inspection equipment
• For Senior position: two years of relevant experience plus high school diploma, or associate's degree in related field