Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS - Region 10
Transportation, Department of · Suffolk · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 23, 2026
- Salary
- $66,951 to $107,621 Annually (Engineer Trainee starts at $66,951; Assistant Engineer starts at $97,673)
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Summary
Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer position with the New York State Department of Transportation, Region 10 in Hauppauge. The role involves preparing plans, specifications, and estimates for highway projects; performing engineering calculations; coordinating studies and reports; and conducting field inspections. Candidates may serve a 24-month traineeship leading to Assistant Engineer upon obtaining their FE exam certification.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related engineering discipline, or proof of passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways, bridges, or traffic management systems
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Educational credentials must be from accredited institution recognized by U.S. Department of Education
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