Transportation Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer

3 weeks ago

Albany, New York, United States New York State Civil Service Full time
Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional engineer, incumbents perform a variety of duties depending on assignment.

Key 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;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • 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 governments, and other affected parties to assure contract progress and scheduled completion;
  • Prepares estimates for materials, supplies, and equipment and computes payments to contractor for completed work;
  • 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;
  • Develop standard sign design templates and training resources for NYSDOT personnel;

Additional Comments: 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.

This is a permanent appointment. 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.

A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: 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.

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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