Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) R9 NYHELPS

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Full-time

The NYS Department of Transportation is seeking Engineer Trainees and Assistant Engineers to perform a variety of duties under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Responsibilities include preparing 3D plans, assisting with bridge inspections, and functioning as Chief Inspector on construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare 3D plans for highway and bridge projects using CADD
  • Assist with bridge inspections, structural evaluations and load ratings
  • 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
  • Function as Chief Inspector or Engineer-in-Charge on Department construction projects
  • Ensure work performed by Contractors meets contract specifications and engineering standards and are performed safely
  • Review Consultant and Contractor plans and estimates
  • Initiate design changes and orders-on-contract, complete daily work reports and prepare final documents and record plans
  • Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations

Skills

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below
  • Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Company Overview

  • To attain its mission, the responsibilities, functions and duties of the New York State Department of Transportation include: ■Coordinating and developing comprehensive transportation policy for the State; coordinating and assisting in the development and operation of transportation facilities and services for highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities; and, formulating and keeping current a long-range, comprehensive statewide master plan for the balanced development of public and private commuter and general transportation facilities. It was founded in 1967, and is headquartered in Albany, NY, US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.dot.ny.gov.

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