Professional Engineer 1 NY HELPS Region 9

About the Role

The Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) position is within the Regional Design Group, specifically in either the Consultant Management Unit, Highway Squad, or Bridge Squad. The role involves primary project management responsibilities for Design and/or Consultant Management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently apply engineering knowledge and offer consultative or evaluative services throughout project stages, from design through completion.
• Provide consultation, evaluation, planning, systems design, engineering surveys, and project oversight to ensure work conforms to accepted engineering standards.
• Offer technical expertise to the Department’s design, construction, ROW, and maintenance programs.
• May supervise subordinate technical, engineering, administrative, or support staff.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Option 1:

• A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration.

• A qualifying bachelor's degree or higher in:

• 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

• Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above.

• Option 2:

• A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration.

• One year of full-time qualifying engineering experience in:

• Transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

• Promotional Candidates:

• A New York State Professional Engineer's License and current registration.

• Be a qualified employee of New York State.

• Have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation).

Notes

• Continued employment is dependent upon maintaining your New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration.
• Educational credentials must be awarded by an institution accredited by a recognized agency. Equivalency verification is required for degrees obtained outside the U.S.
• This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Appointments may be non-competitive initially, with potential conversion to competitive status.