Engineer Trainee​/Assistant Engineer; Civil​/Transportation R9 NYHELPS

Duties Description

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional engineer, incumbents perform a variety of duties depending on assignment. Engineer Trainees/Assistant Engineers are found throughout DOT in a variety of programs.

When assigned to DESIGN, typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare 3D plans for highway and bridge projects using CADD;
• Assist with bridge inspections, structural evaluations and load ratings;
• Assist with the preparation of project reports (e.g., project scoping reports, design reports, drainage reports), development of engineer’s estimates, project scheduling and gathering and compilation of site data;
• Develop notes and specifications for specialty work.

When assigned to Construction, typical duties will include, but not limited to:

• Function as Chief Inspector or Engineer-in-Charge on Department construction projects;
• Ensure work performed by Contractors meets contract specifications and engineering standards and is performed safely;
• Review Consultant and Contractor plans and estimates;
• Initiate design changes and orders‑on‑contract, complete daily work reports and prepare final documents and record plans.

While positions are being filled for specific program areas, ET/AE’s may be assigned to various program areas throughout their employment based on operational need. Incumbents may also be called upon to support department needs in other locations, which could range from participating remotely to occasional travel as necessary to support program operations, capital program delivery, emergency efforts or other critical department initiatives.

Specific duties will be discussed at the interview.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)*.

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

The qualifications are:

As an Engineer Trainee, you will serve a 24‑month traineeship that leads to Assistant Engineer, Grade 20. To advance to Assistant Engineer, you must have obtained proof of passing the FE and successfully completed the requirements of the traineeship to the satisfaction of the appointing authority. At the discretion of the appointing authority, early advancement to the Assistant Engineer is possible if you have obtained your FE and have successfully completed twelve months of the traineeship.

You are responsible for notifying the appointing authority’s personnel office upon obtaining proof of passing the FE. Salary may increase upon obtaining your FE.

The following qualify for appointment as Assistant Engineer:

Qualifying degrees include Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience requires one year of full‑time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

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