Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)
Transportation, Department of · Queens · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 20, 2026
- Salary
- $62,694 to $79,795 Annually
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Summary
Principal Engineering Technician in the New York Department of Transportation's Regional Construction Group or field inspection teams. The role involves overseeing road, bridge, and appurtenance construction projects, ensuring engineer directives are executed, and may include Incident Command System duties during emergencies. Based in Long Island City, Queens.
Key qualifications
- Four years of experience in engineering, engineering technology, or related fields with high school diploma; OR associate degree in relevant field plus two years experience; OR bachelor's degree in re
- One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in specified senior engineering technician roles (for promotional track)
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Willingness to travel 50% and potential overnight shifts
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