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: $66,951 starting; Assistant Engineer: $81,193 starting (base $74,193 + $7,000 geographic differential); maximum $101,121
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Summary
Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer positions in the New York Department of Transportation, Region 5 in Buffalo, working on design, construction, planning, and traffic engineering for capital roadway and bridge projects. The role involves site investigations, CADD design work, construction inspection and oversight, traffic signal optimization, and safety analysis. The position includes a 24-month traineeship for Engineer Trainees that leads to Assistant Engineer upon obtaining the FE exam.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, Construction Engineering or related field; OR passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam with one year engineering experience
- Valid New York State driver's license or ability to meet travel requirements
- Proficiency with 2D/3D CADD applications and traffic modeling software (Synchro)
- Experience with highway, bridge, railroad, or traffic management projects
- Ability to work mandatory overtime, night and weekend assignments, and 5% travel
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