Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitlePrincipal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $59994 to $76359 Annually
Duties Description The Regional Design group is responsible for a wide variety of functions. Depending on the Design group where the Principal Engineering Technician (PET) is assigned to, the duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• The PET assigned to a highway design team will work under the supervision of an Assistant Engineer or a Professional Engineer 1 and be responsible for: Performing engineering work of moderate difficulty related to the design of highway projects, which includes preparation of contract plans, specifications and estimates; Performing field inspections/investigations and preparing documentation on findings; Reviewing for accuracy contract plans and estimates prepared by others.
• The PET assigned to the Utilities section of the Design Services group will work under the supervision of the Regional Utility Engineer (RUE) and assist in the following duties: Searching and reviewing record plans, contacting other agencies, and making field visits to identify all utility companies involved within project limits; Initiating correspondence between the Department and public and private utility companies/owners, as well as coordinating with Main Office on behalf of the region; Reviewing plan set submissions to ensure existing utilities are shown on the project plans; Assisting in negotiating the utility relocation costs and schedules; ensuring all utility resolutions are completed prior to PS&E.
• The PET assigned to the Survey and Mapping section of the Design Services group will work under the supervision of a Senior Land Surveyor and be responsible for: Managing survey consultants, including submitting request for consulting services, reviewing consultant scope of work and proposals, checking invoices and authorizing payments and preparing consultant performance evaluations; Reviewing survey submissions for compliance with standards and requirements; Reviewing design reports and contract plans for compliance with survey and mapping requirements; Coordinating GIS and CADD issues, and organizing and filing correspondence and deliverables pertaining to surveying.
PETs are expected to use various computer applications in the performance of their duties, such as MicroStation, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, among others.
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 minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Promotional: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Engineering Geologist, Engineering Materials Analyst, Environmental Engineering Technician 2, Senior Drafting Technician (all parenthetics), Senior Engineering Technician, or Senior Engineering Technician (Soils).
Open Competitive:
Either 1. FOUR years of experience assisting in engineering or engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying, AND graduation from high school or possession of a diploma issued by a recognized educational authority;
Or 2. an associate's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture/design, environmental technology, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology AND TWO years of experience listed above in number 1;
Or 3. a bachelor's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture/design, environmental technology, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology.
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.
If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Transportation and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Engineering Technician, SG-13.
Additional Comments Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt
The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
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 Dot.sm.R11.Personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
47-40 21st Street
Notes on ApplyingQualified 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 R11-26-07 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest, no later than April 2, 2026, to: via email dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE NOTICE NUMBER R11-26-07 IN THE SUBJECT LINE***