Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil Transportation) - NYS HELPS - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of · Westchester · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 29, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee starting at $66,951; Assistant Engineer starting at $97,673 (with geographic pay differential up to $13,500); maximum compensation $107,621
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Summary
Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer role under the NYS HELPS program at the Department of Transportation, Region 8 in Westchester County. The incumbent provides engineering assistance to the Resident Engineer, including development of maintenance projects, pavement management planning, project review, contract oversight, and support for environmental and snow/ice programs. This is a permanent, full-time position with a 24-month traineeship leading to Assistant Engineer upon obtaining the FE exam.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline, or FE exam passage plus one year engineering experience
- Proof of passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination required for Assistant Engineer level
- One year full-time engineering experience with transportation projects (highways, bridges, airports, waterways, or traffic management)
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on full-time basis
- Accredited educational credentials from U.S. Department of Education-recognized institution or independent verification of equivalency if foreign degree
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