Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleEngineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $101121 Annually
Duties Description This position will work within the Office of Design’s Design Quality Assurance Bureau and may be assigned to the Project Development and Policy Section or the Specification and Standards Section.
The duties related to this position may generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
The duties within the Project Development and Policy Section would primarily involve assisting a Professional Engineer by providing technical and procedural guidance for projects requiring approval from the Deputy Chief Engineer of Design (DCED) and/or the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). These projects are typically among the Department's more complex transportation investments.
The candidate selected for this position will serve as a key resource during project development and design approval. Responsibilities generally include assisting a Professional Engineer with:
• Performing technical and compliance reviews of design approval documents and other project deliverables
• Coordinating with Regional Offices, Main Office functional groups, FHWA, and other agencies to facilitate project approvals and resolve technical or policy issues
• Providing guidance on project development procedures, design policies, and approval requirements
• Generating project specific engineering content to support Regional design efforts.
Additional responsibilities may include assisting a Professional Engineer with updates to the NYSDOT Project Development Manual and portions of the Highway Design Manual, developing training materials on project development and design approval processes, supporting quality assurance initiatives, and assisting with Department priority projects.
The duties within the Specification and Standards Section would primarily involve assisting a Professional Engineer by providing technical and procedural guidance for policy revisions within Engineering Division, development of contract plans and specifications, and improvement of NYSDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Sheets.
The candidate selected for this position will serve as a key resource to develop or revise NYSDOT standards and provide technical guidance during the development of contract plans and specifications. Responsibilities generally include assisting a Professional Engineer with:
• Performing administration of the Engineering Division’s Engineering Information Issuance System (EIIS), including coordination with NYSDOT Program Areas to vet, finalize, and issue policy updates
• Researching issues and concerns, relating to specifications and standard sheets, identified by NYSDOT Regions, NYSDOT Program Areas, or industry, and develop or propose solutions
• Researching federal and other states’ specifications, standards, or policies, identify best practices, and develop or propose best practices to incorporate into NYSDOT specifications, standards, or policies
• Supporting the Section’s functions related to special specification approvals and pay item management
• Drafting, or providing drafting guidance to other NYSDOT Program Areas, for new or revised NYSDOT Standard Sheets
• Researching roadside hardware and crash testing compliance, developing RFPs for NYSDOT crash testing, reviewing crash testing reports and other states’ standards
• Providing technical assistance in areas including, but not limited to, roadside hardware, roadside sign supports, curb, and drainage appurtenances
• Performing reviews of specifications and standard sheet revisions to ensure consistency
Additional responsibilities may include assisting a Professional Engineer with updates to the NYSDOT Standard Specifications, NYSDOT Standard Sheets, and portions of the Highway Design Manual, developing training materials for specification development and on the EIIS process, supporting quality assurance initiatives, and assisting with Department priority projects.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Engineer Trainee:
Either 1. a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below;
Or 2. proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below.
As an Engineer Trainee, you will serve a 24-month traineeship that leads to Assistant Engineer, Grade 20. To advance to Assistant Engineer, you must have obtained proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and successfully completed the requirements of the traineeship to the satisfaction of the appointing authority. At the discretion of the appointing authority, early advancement to the Assistant Engineer is possible if you have obtained your FE and have successfully completed twelve months of the traineeship. It is your responsibility to notify the appointing authority’s personnel office upon obtaining proof of passing the FE. You may receive an increase in salary upon obtaining your FE. Information about this increase will be provided by the appointing authority.
Assistant Engineer:
Either 1. proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;
Or 2. proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Engineer Trainee:
Either 1. a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below;
Or 2. proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below.
As an Engineer Trainee, you will serve a 24-month traineeship that leads to Assistant Engineer, Grade 20. To advance to Assistant Engineer, you must have obtained proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and successfully completed the requirements of the traineeship to the satisfaction of the appointing authority. At the discretion of the appointing authority, early advancement to the Assistant Engineer is possible if you have obtained your FE and have successfully completed twelve months of the traineeship. It is your responsibility to notify the appointing authority’s personnel office upon obtaining proof of passing the FE. You may receive an increase in salary upon obtaining your FE. Information about this increase will be provided by the appointing authority.
Assistant Engineer:
Either 1. proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;
Or 2. proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Miranda.Schingledecker@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road
Notes on Applying
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-293 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest, no later than August 19, 2026 to:
New York State Department of Transportation
Miranda Schingledecker
Office of Design
50 Wolf Road, POD 2-3
Albany, NY 12232
Email: miranda.schingledecker@dot.ny.gov