Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil) - NYS HELPS - (Region 9)
Transportation, Department of · Broome · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 11, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee: $66,951 starting; Assistant Engineer: $81,193 starting; maximum $101,121 annually
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Summary
Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil) position with the NYS Department of Transportation, Design Group in Binghamton. The role involves preparing 3D CAD plans for highway and bridge projects, assisting with bridge inspections and structural evaluations, and supporting the preparation of project reports and engineer's estimates. This is a permanent full-time position with a 24-month traineeship track that can lead to advancement to Assistant Engineer upon passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (Civil, Structural, Transportation, Environmental, Mechanical, or related field)
- Proof of passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and one year of full-time engineering experience, or bachelor's degree in qualifying engineering discipline
- Full-time authorization to work in the United States
- Experience in design and construction of roads, bridges, water treatment facilities, or related infrastructure projects
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