Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil Transportation) - NYS HELPS - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of · Dutchess · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
- Closes
- Dec 3, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee starting at $66,951 annually; Assistant Engineer starting at $97,673 annually; salary range $66,951 to $107,621 annually
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Summary
Engineer Trainee or Assistant Engineer positions in civil transportation with the NYS Department of Transportation, Region 8 in Poughkeepsie. The role involves preparing and checking bridge and structural designs, preparing highway design documentation, and assisting with field inspections under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer. This is a full-time position with potential for advancement through the NY HELPS program.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related engineering field
- Proof of passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination required for Assistant Engineer or Engineer Trainee with experience
- One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects (highways, bridges, railroads, airports, or similar)
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Valid educational credentials from accredited institution or verified equivalency if international degree
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