Engineering Trainee to Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation)

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Department of Transportation in Syracuse, NY is seeking candidates for Engineer Trainee and Assistant Engineer roles. Positions require alignment with NY HELPS, FE certification, or a qualifying engineering degree, with a structured 24-month traineeship leading to full engineer status.

Starting pay is $69,964 for Engineer Trainee, with progression to $105,354 total compensation as Assistant Engineer plus geographic differential. Travel and licensing requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology or FE with one year engineering experience.
• Qualifying degrees include Civil/Transportation/Geotechnical/Construction engineering or related fields.
• Experience in transportation projects and eligibility for NY HELPS is considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, draft, site investigations, and estimates for capital roadway/bridge projects.
• Assist in supervision, quality control, and coordination of field teams and project reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

FE examination (NCEES FE) and one year of full-time engineering experience

Job description

NYS Department of Transportation in Syracuse, NY is seeking candidates for Engineer Trainee and Assistant Engineer roles. Positions require alignment with NY HELPS, FE certification, or a qualifying engineering degree, with a structured 24-month traineeship leading to full engineer status.

Starting pay is $69,964 for Engineer Trainee, with progression to $105,354 total compensation as Assistant Engineer plus geographic differential. Travel and licensing requirements apply.