Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation)
Thruway Authority · Erie · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 6, 2026
- Salary
- $94,716 to $130,208 Annually (Base Pay Range from $87,716 to $123,208; Recruitment Retention Pay: $7,000)
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Summary
Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) at the NY Thruway Authority serves as an on-site project engineer overseeing construction contracts and ensuring contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements. The role involves acting as the primary liaison between contractors and the Authority, managing documentation, resolving disputes, supervising inspection staff, and maintaining as-built records. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Cheektowaga, NY, with 20% travel and a standard Monday-Friday schedule.
Key qualifications
- Current New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration
- Qualifying bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field; OR one year full-time engineering experience with transportation/highway projects
- Experience with highway/roadway, bridge, railroad, airport, or waterway construction projects
- Ability to interpret plans and specifications and ensure contractor adherence
- Knowledge of Federal Davis-Bacon Act, State Labor Law Article 8, and EEO/D/M/WBE compliance requirements
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