What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) - Region 10 - NY HELPS position at NYS Department of Transportation?
Construction
Duties Description
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 a field assignment on a construction project, typical duties may include but are not limited to:
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:
Under the direction of a Professional Engineer 1/Senior Transportation Analyst, the candidate will work in a section of the Regional Traffic Engineering and Safety Group.
Duties of this position may include but are not limited to the following:
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.
Minimum Qualifications
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
Engineer Trainee
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:
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.
Additional Comments
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: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm
The starting salary for an Engineer Trainee position is $65,001.
The starting salary for an Assistant Engineer is $95,220. This amount is comprised of an increased hiring salary of $81,720 with an additional geographic pay differential up to $13,500, specific to this title and location.
The maximum compensation for this position is $104,881. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $91,381 with an additional geographic pay differential of $13,500, specific to this title and location.
In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may also apply depending on the location of the position.
Duties Description
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.
- 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.
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 tasks
Under the direction of a Professional Engineer 1/Senior Transportation Analyst, the candidate will work in a section of the Regional Traffic Engineering and Safety Group.
Duties of this position may include but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct traffic operations and safety studies in response to inquiries from the public, elected officials, or as requested by the Regional Traffic Engineer. These studies are conducted to address safety, operational and capital program needs within different geographic areas in Long Island.
- Collect traffic data and review data collected by consultants.
- Conduct reviews of permit applications, project plans, traffic engineering and safety studies.
- Develop recommendations for traffic operations and/or safety improvements.
- Prepare draft letters for the Regional Traffic Engineer’s, Regional Director’s, or Commissioner’s signature.
- Prepare technical correspondence for written and oral presentations.
- Review construction projects from a traffic perspective (signs, markings, etc) and develop a punch list if required for resolution before contract acceptance.
- Perform studies as requested by your supervisor.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
Engineer Trainee
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:
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.
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.
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: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm
The starting salary for an Engineer Trainee position is $65,001.
The starting salary for an Assistant Engineer is $95,220. This amount is comprised of an increased hiring salary of $81,720 with an additional geographic pay differential up to $13,500, specific to this title and location.
The maximum compensation for this position is $104,881. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $91,381 with an additional geographic pay differential of $13,500, specific to this title and location.
In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may also apply depending on the location of the position.
Salary : $65,001 - $104,881
