Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil) NY HELPS - Region 10
Transportation, Department of · Suffolk · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 26, 2026
- Salary
- $66,951 to $107,621 annually (Engineer Trainee starts at $66,951; Assistant Engineer starts at $97,673)
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Summary
This Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil) position with the New York Department of Transportation involves field surveying, real property research, and data collection for capital projects in Region 10 (Suffolk County). The role includes tasks such as field measurements using surveying equipment, processing survey data, and assisting with emergency response operations. Candidates begin as Engineer Trainees on a 24-month traineeship leading to Assistant Engineer upon passing the FE exam.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field, OR proof of passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam plus one year of engineering experience
- U.S. work authorization required
- For Assistant Engineer level: FE certification and qualifying engineering degree or one year of qualifying engineering experience in design and construction of infrastructure projects
- Completion of 24-month traineeship with satisfactory performance for advancement to Assistant Engineer
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