Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil Transportation) - NYS HELPS - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of · Dutchess · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 12, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee: $66,951 starting; Assistant Engineer: $97,673 starting (with geographic pay differential up to $13,500 and potential additional adjustments); maximum $107,621
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Summary
The Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil Transportation) position works under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer at the NYS Department of Transportation, Region 8 in Poughkeepsie. Responsibilities include preparing and checking designs for bridges and structural components, assisting with field inspections, and preparing highway and bridge design documentation. The role is full-time with 37.5 hours per week and may require occasional travel to support department operations.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering field
- Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and one year of full-time engineering experience (for Assistant Engineer)
- One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways, bridges, or structures
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Valid educational credentials from accredited institution
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