Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)

Transportation, Department of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Department of Transportation is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician based in Long Island City, Queens. The role involves overseeing road, bridge, and appurtenance construction projects and ensuring engineers' directives are executed in the field.

The position requires four years of engineering-related experience with a high school diploma or an associate/bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of engineering, engineering technology, or related field experience with a high school diploma.
• Alternatively, an associate degree in a relevant field plus two years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field may substitute for the minimum experience.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and potential for overnight shifts.
• One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in specified senior engineering technician roles (for promotional track).

Responsibilities

• Oversee road, bridge, and appurtenance construction projects and ensure engineer directives are followed.
• Coordinate with field inspection teams and enforce contract requirements.
• Based in Long Island City, Queens, with travel as required; may perform Incident Command System duties during emergencies.

Skills

Engineering experience

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Principal Engineering Technician in the New York Department of Transportation's Regional Construction Group or field inspection teams. The role involves overseeing road, bridge, and appurtenance construction projects, ensuring engineer directives are executed, and may include Incident Command System duties during emergencies. Based in Long Island City, Queens.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of experience in engineering, engineering technology, or related fields with high school diploma; OR associate degree in relevant field plus two years experience; OR bachelor's degree in re
• One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in specified senior engineering technician roles (for promotional track)
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Willingness to travel 50% and potential overnight shifts