Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS Reg 5 Design Const Planning Traffic
Transportation, Department of · Erie · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 19, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee starting $66,951; Assistant Engineer starting $81,193 (base $74,193 plus $7,000 geographic differential); maximum $101,121 (base $94,121 plus $7,000 geographic differential). Addition
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Summary
The New York Department of Transportation seeks Engineer Trainees and Assistant Engineers for positions in Region 5 (Buffalo) in civil and transportation engineering. Duties span design of roadway and bridge projects, construction inspection and oversight, traffic planning and analysis, and traffic signal system operations. The role offers a 24-month traineeship pathway to Assistant Engineer with opportunities for early advancement upon passing the FE exam.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering discipline, or passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam plus one year relevant engineeri
- One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects including highways, bridges, railroads, or traffic management systems
- Valid New York State driver's license or ability to meet travel requirements
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Willingness to work mandatory overtime and weekend/night assignments as required
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