Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil Transportation) - NYS HELPS - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of · Orange · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Jul 1, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 29, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee: $66,951 annually; Assistant Engineer: $97,673 (base $84,173 plus geographic differential up to $13,500); maximum compensation $107,621
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Summary
Engineer Trainee or Assistant Engineer positions with the NYS Department of Transportation in Region 8 (Orange County). The role involves transportation geometric design, traffic control device design, site investigations, engineering drawings, and traffic engineering studies under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Engineer Trainees serve a 24-month traineeship leading to Assistant Engineer, with opportunities for early advancement upon passing the FE exam.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline, or proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects (highways, bridges, traffic management)
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Must meet minimum qualifications for either Engineer Trainee or Assistant Engineer title
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