Engineer Trainee​/Assistant Engineer - Civil​/Transportation; NY HELPS

Duties Description

Under the direction of a higher‑level supervisor/manager, perform engineering and environmental related duties in the Environmental Group in support for design of highways and bridges for delivery of the Region’s State‑let and Local‑let capital program.

• Perform and oversee stormwater drainage engineering analysis and design for transportation projects, including hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations, runoff modeling, storm sewer and culvert design, closed drainage systems, drainage calculations, and preparation/review of reports, plans, profiles, details, specifications, and estimates for in‑house and consultant‑designed projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local stormwater regulations and permitting requirements; coordinate with regulatory agencies to obtain environmental permits and approvals.
• Research and evaluate environmental resources that may be affected by transportation projects, including wetlands, streams, endangered species, cultural, historic, and archaeological resources.
• Assist with analysis of environmental aspects of State and Local projects, including air/noise, hazardous materials, asbestos, endangered species, ecology, energy, and environmental justice.
• Conduct and coordinate environmental reviews and documentation associated with NEPA and SEQRA requirements, including Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), categorical exclusions, and related project development documentation.
• Assist with preparation, review, and tracking of NEPA categorical exclusion determinations in accordance with Department procedures and FHWA requirements.
• Prepare guidance documents, technical correspondence, and reports related to environmental review procedures, drainage engineering, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to Department staff, consultants, and agencies on drainage and environmental matters.
• Participate in project meetings, special assignments, and priority transportation projects involving Department staff, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Use GIS and related tools to identify and evaluate environmental resources associated with transportation projects.

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:

• Either a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology.
• Or proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full‑time engineering experience.

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 NCEES 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 successfully completed twelve months of the traineeship.

You may receive an increase in salary upon obtaining your FE. Information about this increase will be provided by the appointing authority.

• Either a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology.
• Or proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full‑time engineering experience.

• Either proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher; or proof of passing the FE and one year of full‑time qualifying engineering experience.
• 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…