Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil Transportation) - NYS HELPS - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of · Dutchess · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 7, 2026
- Salary
- $69,964 starting for Engineer Trainee; $91,032 starting for Assistant Engineer; up to $111,854 maximum
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Summary
Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer positions in civil transportation with the NYS Department of Transportation, Region 8 in Poughkeepsie. Under professional engineer supervision, incumbents perform transportation design, traffic engineering, construction analysis, and system optimization work. Engineer Trainees complete a 24-month traineeship leading to Assistant Engineer upon passing the FE exam.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field, or FE exam passage plus one year engineering experience
- Proof of passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination required for Assistant Engineer
- One year full-time engineering experience with transportation projects (highways, bridges, airports, traffic systems)
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Accredited educational credentials from U.S. or equivalent verification if from outside U.S.
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