Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)-Region 7
Transportation, Department of · Jefferson · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 30, 2026
- Salary
- $59,994 to $76,359 annually
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Summary
Principal Engineering Technician position with the NY Department of Transportation, Region 7 (Watertown). The role supports engineering projects in design, construction, or operations, with duties including contract plan review, field surveys, bridge/culvert inspection, construction monitoring, and materials oversight. This is a full-time competitive class position filled through the NY HELPS non-competitive appointment program.
Key qualifications
- Four years of experience in engineering, surveying, drafting, or related technology with high school diploma, or
- Associate degree in engineering, science, geology, surveying, or related field plus two years of relevant experience, or
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, geology, surveying, or related field
- Valid New York State driver's license or reliable transportation for 25% regional travel
- Ability to perform field work and potentially supervise lower-level technicians
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