Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil Transportation) - NYS HELPS - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of · Dutchess · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 21, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee: $66,951 to $107,621 annually; Assistant Engineer: $97,673 starting (with geographic pay differential up to $13,500)
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Summary
Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer in civil transportation for the NYS Department of Transportation, Region 8 (Poughkeepsie). Under professional engineer supervision, the incumbent will prepare and check bridge designs, conduct field inspections, prepare repair procedures, guide repair crews, and assist with bridge maintenance operations. This is a permanent full-time position with a 24-month trainee track to Assistant Engineer.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, or related field
- Proof of passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) OR one year full-time engineering experience with transportation projects
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Experience with highways, bridges, railroads, or related infrastructure projects
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