Engineer Trainee/assistant Engineer

4 weeks ago


Albany, United States Transportation, Department of Full time

**Minimum Qualifications**

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

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, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 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 in the design and construction of parks, roads, bridges, recreational facilities, water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.

**Duties Description**

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional engineer, incumbents perform a variety of duties depending on assignment. Engineer Trainees/Assistant Engineers are found
throughout DOT in a variety of programs.
When assigned to STRUCTURES, typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Prepare and/or check designs for bridges and other structural components;
- Prepare and/or check layouts for entire bridge structures; and
- Assist in field inspection of project sites or existing bridge and structures

When assigned to DESIGN, typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Prepare 3D plans for highway and bridge projects using CADD;
- Assist with the preparation of project reports (e.g. project scoping reports, design reports,

drainage reports), development of engineer’s estimates, project scheduling and gathering
and compilation of site data; and
- Develop notes and specifications for specialty work.

When assigned to TECHNICAL SERVICES, typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Provide technical expertise in to the Department’s design, construction, and maintenance programs which includes; Failure analysis, non-destructive testing, geotechnical design and technical support, construction training, and construction materials mix development
- Represent the Department as member of several industry and national expert task groups
- Research and development - Evaluate and implement new materials and processes and monitor the performance of materials used on Department projects

When assigned to CONSTRUCTION, typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Serve as Engineer-In-Charge of construction projects or assist engineers in supervising and inspecting major construction projects.
- Conducts physical inspections and tests and takes measurements of construction in progress and on completion.
- Prepare inspection reports, with documentation, about construction progress and contractor compliance with specifications and noting steps taken to resolve disputes and problems.
- Coordinate activities of contractors, sub-contractors, utilities, local governm



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