Principal Engineering Tech - Asset Management & GIS

Transportation, Department of; Town of Monroe (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Transportation, Region 4, Rochester, seeks a Principal Engineering Technician to support the Asset Management Unit. You will perform field inspections of culverts, pavements, and drainage systems, and enter data into GIS systems, enabling statewide asset visibility and decision-making.

You will assist with project scoping, data services oversight, and emergency response coordination, coordinating with regional asset management committees.

Qualifications

• Four years of engineering/engineering technology experience with HS diploma, OR associate's degree plus 2 years experience, OR bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Ability to perform field work independently and coordinate with supervisory chain.
• Experience with GIS, infrastructure inspection, and data collection.
• Eligible for NY HELPS non-competitive appointment or permanent competitive service.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of culverts, pavement, and drainage systems.
• Enter data into GIS applications.
• Support regional asset management committees.
• Assist with project scoping, data services oversight, and emergency response coordination.

Skills

Independent field work

Coordination with supervisor

Data collection

Education

Engineering degree or related

Tools

GIS applications

Infrastructure inspection

Data entry into GIS

Job description

The New York State Department of Transportation, Region 4, Rochester, seeks a Principal Engineering Technician to support the Asset Management Unit. You will perform field inspections of culverts, pavements, and drainage systems, and enter data into GIS systems, enabling statewide asset visibility and decision-making.

You will assist with project scoping, data services oversight, and emergency response coordination, coordinating with regional asset management committees.