NYS Department of Transportation · 2 hours ago
Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)-Region 3
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60K/yr - $76K/yr
4+ years expThe NYS Department of Transportation is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician to support various units in the regional office or field assignments. The role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and conducting traffic engineering studies, among other responsibilities.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Functioning as Engineer-In-charge (EIC) on smaller, less complex projects. Duties include, but not limited to, administering contract plans, overseeing construction activity, ensuring timely contractor payments are made, proactively ensuring project safety, and coordinating with regional groups as field changes become necessary
Functioning as an Office Engineer. Duties include, but are not limited to, ensuring project compliance with the Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK), reviewing inspector Daily Work Reports (DWRs), checking quantity calculations, and preparing estimates for EIC approval
Functioning as a Construction Inspector. Duties include, but are not limited to, monitoring construction work activities of a work operation to ensure safety, the quality of work, and compliance with contract documents and Department requirements, reviewing Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) for proper setup, measuring field accomplishments on a daily basis, and preparing Daily Work Reports (DWRs)
Functioning as the Assistant Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Assistant IAST Coordinator, or Assistant Plant Quality Assurance Technician assisting in establishment and implementation of quality control requirements and quality assurance programs to ensure that designs and materials used in a project meet the specified quality requirements
Designing simple projects or parts of more complex projects
Reviewing the work of drafting and engineering technicians assigned to the team
Preparing special specifications; preparing plans through proficiency in CADD drafting software; preparing cost and quantity estimates for contracts; evaluating construction alternatives for cost effectiveness, maintenance needs and impacts on surrounding areas; assisting in collecting and evaluating information; preparing final plans, specifications and quantity estimates for projects; and checking and verifying the accuracy of design and contract plans and estimates prepared by others
Acting as Survey Crew Chief; preparing survey plans and maps, determining highway boundaries under the direction of a licensed Land Surveyor; and reviewing highway boundaries and acquisition maps prepared by consultants
Assisting in the in the inspection and evaluation of bridges, culverts, overhead sign structures and other transportation elements; assist in collecting and evaluating field data and other structural information; assist in the preparation of inspection reports; and perform field investigations. Must be able to work in an outdoor environment, traverse steep slopes when necessary, enter water drainage courses, carry and setup inspection equipment and work in close proximity to traffic
Conducting basic traffic engineering studies and reviews, which include field investigations, crash analyses, creating of conditions diagrams and making recommendations for solutions. These traffic studies will be in compliance with applicable standards, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; determine any changes to traffic control devices to address the outcome of the traffic studies, insuring compliance with federal and state standards on traffic control devices
Working with designers, planners and operational staff in development of scope and plans for projects
Assisting in recommending more extensive safety improvements after field investigations, crash analyses of corridors or larger studies, under the guidance of an engineer
Communicating (verbal and written) with the general public and elected officials, as directed
Qualification
Required
Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the position
Overnight assignments, night work and weekend work may be required to support construction operations
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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