Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS - Region 7
Transportation, Department of · Jefferson · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Closes
- Dec 31, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee: $69,964 annually; Assistant Engineer: $84,532 annually; Grade 18, Salary Range $69,964 to $105,354 Annually
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Summary
The Department of Transportation seeks Engineer Trainees and Assistant Engineers (Civil/Transportation) to work in Region 7 (Watertown, NY) under the NY HELPS program. Positions involve a variety of duties including construction inspection, design work, traffic analysis, maintenance operations, or planning support depending on assignment. This is a full-time, competitive class position requiring a valid driver's license and willingness to work occasional overtime and travel.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering discipline (or proof of passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam with one year qualifying experience)
- Valid New York State driver's license or ability to meet travel requirements
- One year full-time engineering experience with transportation projects (highways, bridges, railroads, traffic systems)
- Proficiency with CADD software, highway design software, and GPS systems
- Ability to work occasional overnight stays, night work, weekends, and perform field work
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