Engineering Technician Trainee/Senior Engineering Technician NY HELPS (Region 5 Construction)

New York State; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for civil engineering roles in Buffalo. This full-time position offers the chance to contribute to impactful construction projects and emergency response initiatives. Candidates will assist engineers by inspecting construction sites, conducting field surveys, and analyzing data. With opportunities for telecommuting and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in engineering. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a pathway to permanent competitive status in state service.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Options

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering support and data analysis is essential.
• Candidates must have relevant educational credentials from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in civil engineering work and provide engineering support services.
• Participate in field surveys and analyze engineering data.

Skills

Engineering Support

Data Analysis

Field Surveying

Contract Review

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology

18 Semester Credit Hours in Relevant Fields

Tools

CAD/CAM Software

Job description

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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: 5%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From: 7 AM

To: 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County: Erie

Street Address: NYSDOT

City: Buffalo

State: NY

Duties Description

The selected candidates will assist in the performance of civil engineering work and provide engineering support services to engineers by inspecting portions of construction projects, participating in field survey work, collecting and analyzing engineering data, reviewing contracts and specifications, preparing and reviewing maps and plans, or working within the Materials Group or Geotechnical Group.

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

TELECOMMUTING: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at the interview.

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:

1. Engineer Technician Trainee: Either 1. one year of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying, AND graduation from high school or possession of diploma issued by a recognized educational authority.
2. Or 2. 18 semester credit hours of college course work in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology.
3. Or 3. graduation from a high school technical program (recognized by an accrediting agency as meeting acceptable program practices and standards) in CAD/CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, electronics, or electronics technology.

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

1. Senior Engineering Technician: In addition to the Trainee requirements listed above, you must also have: Either 1. two years of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying; and graduation from high school or possession of an equivalent diploma.
2. Or 2. an associate's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology.

Substitution: a certificate in CAD/CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics or electronics, may substitute for one year of the experience; or 36 semester college credit hours in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture or landscape design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics or electronics technology may substitute for experience at the rate of 18 semester credit hours equaling one year of 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

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, 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.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Address

Street: NYS Dept. of Transportation, Region 5

City: Buffalo

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 R5-25-15 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than February 10, 2025 to:

New York State Department of Transportation
Attn: Brett Remick, P.E., Regional Construction Engineer
100 Seneca St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
[e-mail]

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