Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS
Environmental Conservation, Department of · Rensselaer · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 11, 2026
- Salary
- For Assistant Engineer (SG-20): starting salary $84,532 ($77,532 base + $7,000 geographic differential); job rate $105,354. For Engineer Trainee (SG-NS): $69,964 to $105,354 annually.
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Summary
The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee position with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Air Resources involves testing and certifying air quality monitoring equipment per EPA regulations, conducting performance audits at monitoring sites, and diagnosing equipment malfunctions. The role requires strong technical and communication skills, ability to travel within New York State for site audits, and responsibility for maintaining detailed documentation and software programming for data acquisition systems.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology (aeronautical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, materials, mechanical, petroleum, sanitary, or water resources engineeri
- Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination, or one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within New York State, including overnight travel
- Ability to operate, repair, and maintain complex air monitoring equipment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to write detailed technical reports
- Ability to climb ladders, work in adverse weather, and lift objects up to 50 pounds
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