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 plus $7,000 geographic differential); maximum $101,121 (base $94,121 plus $7,000 differential). Mid-Hudson or Dow
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Summary
The New York Department of Transportation is hiring Engineer Trainees and Assistant Engineers for Region 5 in Buffalo to work on civil infrastructure and transportation projects. Responsibilities span design (roadway and bridge projects using CAD), construction oversight (inspecting contractor work and supervising crews), planning (traffic modeling and project scoping), and traffic operations (signal systems, collision analysis, and safety studies). The role involves 37.5–40 hours per week with mandatory overtime and 5% travel, based at 100 Seneca Street in Buffalo.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field, OR passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam plus one year engineering experience
- Valid New York State driver's license or demonstrated ability to meet travel requirements
- For Assistant Engineer: passing FE exam plus qualifying degree or one year relevant highway, bridge, or traffic management experience
- Experience with CAD applications (2D/3D), traffic modeling software (Synchro), and survey equipment preferred
- Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States
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