Professional Engineer 1, NY HELPS
NYS Department of Transportation
Syracuse, NYFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsProject management
- Work
- On-site in Syracuse
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Project management43%Operations12%of 86 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This is a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) position within the NY HELPS program, Region 3, at the NYS Department of Transportation.
Key Responsibilities
Duties will vary based on assignment, including but not limited to:
- Performing professional engineering duties related to highway, structural, materials, or geotechnical engineering inspection, administration, or analysis.
- Serving as an Engineer in Charge of a construction project, Area Construction Supervisor, Regional Technical Services Manager, or Assistant to the RCE.
- Performing professional engineering duties related to highway or structural engineering design, structural inspection, or structural analysis.
- Performing professional engineering duties related to traffic engineering and mobility, safety program management, and transportation systems management and operations.
- Performing professional engineering duties related to the operation and maintenance of the State transportation system.
- Serving as the Region 3 Accident Damage Recovery and Claims Manager.
- Performing professional engineering duties related to project management and development to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Serving a role within the Incident Command System to support emergency response.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration
- 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
OR
- 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 Requirements
- New York State Professional Engineer's License and current registration
- Qualified employee of New York State
- One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation)
Additional Notes
- Continuous employment is dependent upon maintaining a valid New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration.
- Educational credentials must be awarded by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education/Secretary of Education. Independent verification of equivalency is required for degrees awarded outside of the U.S.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
- Starting Salary: $102,406 ($95,406 base + $7,000 geographic pay differential)
- Maximum Salary: $127,439 ($115,252 job rate + $7,000 geographic pay differential)