Civil Engineer Trainee

4 days ago

Albany, New York, United States New York State Civil Service Full time
Job Title: Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer

Join the New York State Department of Transportation as an Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer and contribute to the development and maintenance of the state's transportation infrastructure.

Job Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals to fill the role of Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer. As an Engineer Trainee, you will serve a 24-month traineeship that leads to Assistant Engineer, Grade 20. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of duties, including preparing and checking designs for bridges and other structural components, preparing and checking layouts for entire bridge structures, and assisting in field inspection of project sites or existing bridge and structures.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and/or check designs for bridges and other structural components
  • Prepare and/or check layouts for entire bridge structures
  • Assist in field inspection of project sites or existing bridge and structures
  • Develop notes and specifications for specialty work
  • Represent the Department as a 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
  • 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 governments, and other affected parties to assure contract progress and scheduled completion
  • Propose, implement and grow Transportation Systems Management and Operations to advance the Department's Performance and Innovation goals including non-intrusive detection, traffic signal optimization, variable message signs, asset/data management and connectivity
  • Perform traffic engineering and safety studies including field measurements, computer modeling, and written communication to constituents according to State and Federal guidelines
  • Review, compile and coordinate highway work permits including engineering plans, traffic impact studies, and local projects impacting State Right of Way
  • Assist in all aspects of Work Zone Traffic Control including lane closure restrictions, automated workzone speed enforcement, oversize/overweight truck permit route review and design plan review
  • Develop guidance on traffic control matters for use by the Department and other entities within the State
  • Review, issue, and track NYSDOT Regional work orders as part of the Statewide Sign Requirements contracts
  • Develop standard sign design templates and training resources for NYSDOT personnel
Requirements:

To be considered for appointment, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

  • 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.

Additional Information:

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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a 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: 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.

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