Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of · Dutchess · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 8, 2026
- Salary
- $62,694 to $79,795 Annually
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Summary
This Principal Engineering Technician position supports engineering projects for the NY Department of Transportation's Design Group in Region 8 (Poughkeepsie). The role involves developing and reviewing contract plans, preparing survey maps and reports, conducting field investigations, and supervising survey crews. Duties include using CADD and computer applications to process survey data, determine property lines, and support capital project design.
Key qualifications
- Four years of experience in engineering, surveying, drafting, or related technology fields with high school diploma, OR
- Associate's degree in engineering, physical science, geology, surveying, or related field plus two years of relevant experience, OR
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, geology, surveying, or related field
- Valid New York State driver's license or ability to meet transportation needs of the job
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
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