Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation), NY HELPS, Region 3
Transportation, Department of · Onondaga · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Closes
- Dec 31, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee: $69,964; Assistant Engineer: $84,532 to $105,354 annually
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Summary
This Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer position with the New York Department of Transportation supports civil and transportation engineering work in Region 3 (Syracuse). Incumbents work under licensed professional engineers on design, construction, and traffic assignments including roadway and bridge projects, construction inspection, and traffic management. The role offers a 24-month traineeship pathway to Assistant Engineer with potential early advancement upon passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering discipline, or proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam plus one year of engineering
- One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects (highways, bridges, airports, traffic systems)
- Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation to meet 5% travel requirement
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, with possible overtime and weekend work for field assignments
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