Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS
Transportation, Department of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Aug 11, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 13, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee: $66,951 annually; Assistant Engineer: $81,193 to $101,121 annually
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Summary
Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer positions with the New York Department of Transportation perform civil and transportation engineering work under the supervision of licensed professional engineers. Assignments vary across departments including structures, design, technical services, construction, and traffic safety, with duties ranging from bridge design and inspection to construction project oversight and traffic engineering studies. The role is based in Albany, NY and offers a 24-month traineeship path to advancement.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering/engineering technology, or FE exam passage plus one year engineering experience
- For Assistant Engineer: FE exam passage plus qualifying degree or one year of full-time engineering experience on transportation/highway projects
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Qualifying degrees include Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, and related fields
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