Engineering Technician Trainee​/Senior Engineering Technician; NY HELPS - Region

Position: Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) - Region 7
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Date Posted 04/13/26

Applications Due
06/30/26

Vacancy ID213849

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NY HELPYes

Agency Transportation, Department of

Title Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) - Region 7

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade
13

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $38571 to $65061 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Jefferson

Street Address Construction / Design / Planning

317 Washington Street

City Watertown

StateNY

Zip Code
13601

Duties Description When assigned to Design, typical duties include, but are not limited to:

Selected candidate will assist engineering and higher-level technician staff in performing field and office engineering work by performing technical duties in support of engineers or engineering programs. Duties include but are not limited to:

* 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.

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

An Engineering Technician Trainee (ETT) and a Senior Engineering Technician (SET) can be assigned to work in field assignments on construction projects and in the Technical Services Unit.

* 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.

When assigned to Planning and Program Management, typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications 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…