Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) / Engineer Trainee SG-NS/18
Thruway Authority · Erie · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 1, 2026
- Salary
- Base Pay Range from $64,427 to $100,979 Annually, plus $7,000 Recruitment Retention Pay
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Summary
The Thruway Authority seeks an Assistant Engineer or Engineer Trainee in Civil/Transportation to serve as a Project Engineer administering construction contracts and managing inspection of capital construction projects. Based in Cheektowaga, NY, the role involves on-site representation, contract administration, safety compliance, and direct supervision of inspection staff. This is a full-time permanent position with the NY HELPS program.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination
- One year of full-time engineering experience in design and construction of roads, bridges, water/wastewater facilities, or related infrastructure
- Current NY State employee with one year permanent service at SG-16 or above (for Engineer Trainee level)
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
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