NYS Department of Transportation · 2 weeks ago
Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS - Region 10
The NYS Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer to assist in the design and execution of highway-related projects. The role involves preparing plans and specifications, performing engineering calculations, and supporting various engineering tasks including inspections and project inquiries.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Prepare Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E) for highway related projects in accordance with NYSDOT procedures
Assist and coordinate in the production of all related studies, reports, and drawings for highway projects
Plans include typical sections, profiles, work zone traffic control plans, general plans, utility and drainage plans, traffic control plans, pavement marking plans, erosion and sediment control plans, guide sign layouts, etc
Perform engineering calculations for highway design projects including alignments, inlet capacity, drainage, sign posts, cuts & fill volumes, etc
Prepare preliminary cost estimates, construction quantities, price analysis, and final cost estimates
Collect field data and perform field inspection
Handle inquiries and requests regarding projects or safety issues and concerns from other internal departments and state agencies, and also the public
Liaison activities with third party entities occupying the state right of way and impacted by highway projects
Assist with structures inspections and related tasks
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below
Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below
Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below
Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
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
Benefits
Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000
Downstate Adjustment of $4,000
Company
NYS Department of Transportation
To attain its mission, the responsibilities, functions and duties of the New York State Department of Transportation include: ■Coordinating and developing comprehensive transportation policy for the State; coordinating and assisting in the development and operation of transportation facilities and services for highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities; and, formulating and keeping current a long-range, comprehensive statewide master plan for the balanced development of public and private commuter and general transportation facilities.
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