Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer

NY HELP Yes

Agency Transportation, Department of

Title Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) - Region 10 - NY HELPS

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $65001 to $91381 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address 250 Veterans Memorial Highway

City Hauppauge

State NY

Zip Code 11788

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 appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Duties Description Construction:An Engineer Trainee (ET) (Civil/Transportation) in the Construction group can be assigned to work in the Regional Construction Office, in field assignments on construction projects and in the Regional Technical Services group.When assigned to work in the Regional Construction Office, typical duties may include but are not limited to:
• Reviewing contractor submissions and shop drawings;
• Reviewing design estimates, plans and specifications;
• Reviewing and processing consultant estimates;
• Reviewing and processing subcontractor approvals;
• Performing or assisting MURK reviews;
• Reviewing contract change orders.When assigned to work in a field assignment on a construction project, typical duties may include but are not limited to:
• Functioning as an Engineer-In-Charge (Assistant Engineer or AE), inspector or office engineer;
• Ensure work performed by contractors meets contract specifications, engineering standards and is performed safely;
• Review consultant and contractor estimates, plans and submissions;
• Complete daily work reports, prepare change orders, final documents and record plans.When assigned to work in the Regional Technical Services group, typical duties may include but are not limited to:
• Functioning as the Laboratory Supervisor (AE), Laboratory IAST Coordinator (AE) or Plant Quality Assurance Technician.
• Testing or inspecting various materials incorporated into our construction projects.Overnight stay, night work, weekend work or extended shifts may be required for all field assignments.In addition, based on operational needs, ET's may be assigned to various program areas throughout their employment duration to support capital program delivery or other critical department initiatives. Successful candidates will be expected to attend and successfully complete any required training.At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the travel requirements of the position by maintaining a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and/or having access to reliable transportation.Design:Duties may include but are not limited to:
• Prepare Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E) for highway related projects in accordance with NYSDOT procedures
• Assist and coordinate in the production of all related studies, reports, and drawings for highway projects
• Plans include typical sections, profiles, work zone traffic control plans, general plans, utility and drainage plans, traffic control plans, pavement marking plans, erosion and sediment control plans, guide sign layouts, etc.
• Perform engineering calculations for highway design projects including alignments, inlet capacity, drainage, sign posts, cuts & fill volumes, etc.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, construction quantities, price analysis, and final cost estimates
• Collect field data and perform field inspection
• Handle inquiries and requests regarding projects or safety issues and concerns from other internal departments and state agencies, and also the public
• Liaison activities with third party entities occupying the state right of way and impacted by highway projects
• Assist with structures inspections and related tasksTransportation Maintenance – Bridge Maintenance:Duties will be discussed in detail at the interview. In general, the incumbent will perform a variety of duties as an Assistant Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer under the direction and supervision of a licensed, professional engineer. Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following: Bridge Maintenance Work Program development; supervise Bridge Maintenance field crews; oversee performance evaluation program for field personnel; plan and coordinate execution of Bridge Maintenance Work Program; provide engineering and technical assistance to field crews and supervise bridge flag resolution, respond to bridge and other transportation system emergencies, coordinate Accident Damage Recovery cases, coordinate facilities repair and maintenance program.Transportation Maintenance – Residency 10-3 (Riverhead, NY):An Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) in the Maintenance Residency will be under the direction of the Resident Engineer. Duties may include but are not limited to:
• Provide evaluation, technical support and making recommendations to the Resident Engineer on a variety of topics affecting roadway safety and facility condition.
• Review, coordination, processing and inspection of highway work permits.
• Review and comment on design plans and other documents prepared by various regional departments.
• Prepare specifications and details for maintenance contract work.
• Facilities - assist / manage preparation of scope of work for residency sponsored facility improvements, solicit bids and inspect work. Participate in facility safety inspections. Monitor and report on progress of upgrade implementation.
• Manage the accident damage recovery program for residency.
• Involvement with purchasing and inventory of equipment and supplies utilized for the maintenance of roadways and facilities.
• Assist with supervising of residency staff and enforcing department policies.
• Liaison activities with third party entities occupying the state right of way or impacted by our infrastructure.A significant amount of contact with the public occurs. Selected candidate will need to communicate effectively through oral and written communication. This position requires work to be performed outside the core hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include both office and field settings. At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the travel requirements of the position by maintaining a valid NYS driver's license.*Responsibilities for all positions may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Additional Comments *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:

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Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10

250 Veterans Memorial Highway

City Hauppauge

State NY

Zip Code 11788

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume with the Notice Number R in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than September 30, 2024 to: NYS Department of Transportation – Region Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788 Fax: Email: to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at or via email at New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.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.