Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading governmental organization as a Principal Engineering Technician where you'll engage in complex engineering tasks within New York State's Department of Transportation. This role includes coordination, data analysis, and assistance in engineering project management. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background in engineering, complemented by relevant work experience. Competitive pay range of approximately $59,994 to $76,359 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or technology-related roles required.
• High school diploma is necessary; further technical education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reviews and processing by various internal and external parties.
• Prepare 3D CADD drawings for highway and bridge projects.
• Assist in the development of engineering estimates.

Skills

Coordination

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

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NYS Department of Transportation provided pay range

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Base pay range

$59,994.00/yr - $76,359.00/yr

Duties Description

These positions will be filled/located in the Office of Design within Design Bureau, Design Consultant Management, Design Quality Assurance Bureau, and/or the Design Mapping and Automation Bureau.

Duties

General duties may include, but are not limited to the following and will depend on the bureau that is the best fit for the candidate(s):

• Coordinate reviews and processing by other internal and external involved parties (e.g., FHWA)
• Use various technologies, computer databases, systems and other applications for the timely input and analysis of data
• Identify and conduct assessments of potential contract processing issues and communicate any findings/concerns to your supervisor and/or other appropriate persons
• Respond in a timely manner to written and verbal requests for information regarding bureau/Office of Design processes or the status of deliverables
• Work with other staff to ensure all unit assignment deadlines are met
• Participate in the development and review of revisions to policies, forms, procedures, and work-related technologies and applications
• Prepare 3D CADD drawings for highway and bridge projects and presentations/plans/reports for public meetings
• Assist with the development of the engineer’s estimate
• Visit project sites and attend occasional meetings in the Regional Offices
• Prepare written reports for site visits including pictures to document project work
• Other duties to be discussed during the interview(s) for the specific bureaus
  
  

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).*

Qualifications

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

Promotional: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Engineering Geologist, Engineering Materials Analyst, Environmental Engineering Technician 2, Senior Drafting Technician (all parenthetics), Senior Engineering Technician, or Senior Engineering Technician (Soils).

Open Competitive

Either 1. FOUR years of experience assisting in engineering or engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying, AND graduation from high school or possession of a diploma issued by a recognized educational authority;

Or 2. an associate's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture/design, environmental technology, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology AND TWO years of experience listed above in number 1;

Or 3. a bachelor's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology,

landscape architecture/design, environmental technology, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology.

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.

If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Transportation and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Engineering Technician, SG-13.

Additional Comments

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 of 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. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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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.

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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