NYS Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) - Region 7
Watertown, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$39K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expThe NYS Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician Trainee/Senior Engineering Technician to assist in field and office engineering work. The selected candidate will perform technical duties in support of engineers, including inspections, data collection, and project documentation.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performing routine technical tasks such as taking measurements, checking computations, collecting and compiling data, taking notes, producing maps and plans, and making simple calculations. These tasks may also be performed at field locations
Use of various computer applications and CADD in the performance of these duties is expected
Serving as a member of the field survey crew, assisting with survey operations under the direction of the survey crew chief and Regional Land Surveyor
Engineering Technician Trainees (ETT)/Senior Engineering Technicians (SET) perform civil engineering technical support activities for engineering projects and programs
Under the direction of an Engineer in Charge (EIC), an ETT/SET inspects one or more contractor’s operations to assure compliance with plans and specifications; takes necessary material tests, interprets plans and specifications, conveys information to the contractor; prepares daily work reports, documenting contractor’s operations; takes measurements, performs computations and records item pay quantities; Prepares final record plans
Under the direction of EIC, monitors contractor’s compliance with miscellaneous provisions of contract such as EEO Labor Provisions, MBE/WBE, training, wage rates, job safety, work zone traffic control and environmental concerns
Instructs seasonal and lesser experienced inspectors in project duties as needed
An ETT/SET may also perform work in the Technical Services Unit including, but not limited to material production and plant inspection, project site material testing, material mix design testing/verification, pavement and bridge deck coring, aggregate testing, and technical document preparation
An ETT/SET may also be assigned to a field survey crew or the Regional Office to assist higher level technicians and/or Engineers
Overnight stays, night work, and weekend work may be required for field assignments
Maintain the Local Highway Inventory (LHI)
Assist Railroad coordinator in maintaining the crossing inventory
Preparation of a range of documents and reports using the Microsoft Office suite of products
GIS Data input/analysis and map preparation using ARCGIS
Periodic field work to support different efforts within the office including, but not limited to data collection, traffic counts and site visits
Answer calls from public regarding traffic data and act as Regional liaison with the traffic count contractor
Provide CAD drafting support using Bentley suite of products to support various groups within the Planning office
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
One year of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying, AND graduation from high school or possession of diploma issued by a recognized educational authority
18 semester credit hours of college course work in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology
Graduation from a high school technical program (recognized by an accrediting agency as meeting acceptable program practices and standards) in CAD/CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, electronics, or electronics technology
Two years of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying; and graduation from high school or possession of an equivalent diploma
An associate's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology
A certificate in CAD/CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics or electronics may substitute for one year of the experience
36 semester college credit hours in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture or landscape design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics or electronics technology may substitute for experience at the rate of 18 semester credit hours equaling one year of experience
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
Candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States
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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