Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS
Transportation, Department of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Closes
- Dec 14, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee: $69,964 starting; Assistant Engineer: $84,532 starting (base $77,532 plus $7,000 geographic differential); maximum compensation $105,354
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Summary
Engineer Trainee and Assistant Engineer positions with the New York Department of Transportation perform civil and transportation engineering duties across multiple divisions including structures, design, technical services, construction, and traffic safety. Positions are based in Albany and involve preparing designs, conducting field inspections, developing plans using CAD, performing traffic studies, and supervising construction projects under the direction of licensed professional engineers.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field, or FE exam passage plus one year engineering experience
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination passage required for Assistant Engineer role
- One year full-time engineering experience with transportation projects (highways, bridges, railroads, airports, or traffic management)
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Transcripts required if applicable
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