Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer R9 NYHELPS

About the Role

This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Engineer Trainees will serve a 24-month traineeship leading to Assistant Engineer, Grade 20. Positions are being filled for specific program areas but assignments may change based on operational need.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional engineer, depending on assignment.
• May be assigned to DESIGN, which includes:
• Prepare 3D plans for highway and bridge projects using CADD.
• Assist with bridge inspections, structural evaluations, and load ratings.
• Assist with preparing project reports (e.g., project scoping reports, design reports, drainage reports).
• Assist with development of engineer's estimates, project scheduling, and gathering/compilation of site data.
• Develop notes and specifications for specialty work.
• May be assigned to Construction, which includes:
• Function as Chief Inspector or Engineer-in-Charge on Department construction projects.
• Ensure work performed by Contractors meets contract specifications, 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.
• May be assigned to various program areas throughout employment based on operational need.
• Occasionally support department needs in other locations, ranging from remote participation to occasional travel as necessary.
• May serve a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CADD (for DESIGN assignment)
• NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) (required for advancement to Assistant Engineer and qualification for Assistant Engineer role)

Qualifications

• For Engineer Trainee:
• Either:
• A bachelor's degree or higher in an eligible engineering or engineering technology field.
• Or:
• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience.
• For Assistant Engineer:
• Either:
• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher.
• Or:
• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience.
• Qualifying Degrees: 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: 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.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Educational credentials must be awarded by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education/Secretary of Education.

Additional Notes

• Traineeship leads to Assistant Engineer, Grade 20.
• Early advancement to Assistant Engineer may be possible after 12 months of traineeship completion if FE is obtained.
• A salary increase may be received upon obtaining the FE.
• Non-competitive appointment for NY HELPS Program with expectation of future conversion to competitive status.
• May participate in promotion examinations for which qualified while serving permanently in an NY HELPS title.
• Verification of equivalency required for degrees awarded by institutions outside the U.S. and its territories.
• Required to provide original documentation to prove citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
• The Department will not sponsor nonimmigrants for temporary employment visas or permanent residence.