Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS - Region 10
Transportation, Department of · Suffolk · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 30, 2026
- Salary
- $69,964 to $111,854 Annually (starting salary for Engineer Trainee is $69,964; starting salary for Assistant Engineer is $101,461)
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Summary
Engineer Trainee or Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) position with the NY Department of Transportation, Region 10 in Hauppauge. The role involves construction oversight, field inspections, traffic engineering studies, and safety analysis on transportation projects across Long Island. Candidates serve a 24-month traineeship with potential advancement upon passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and completing performance requirements.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or one year of full-time engineering experience on transportation projects
- Valid New York State driver's license and ability to meet 30% travel requirements
- Willingness to work field assignments with potential overnight stays, night work, and weekend shifts
- Good written and oral communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
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