Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS Region 5 Bridge

Position Overview

The Assistant Resident Engineer will work under the direction of the Bridge Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance organization. This role involves developing and tracking the annual work plan, investigating service requests, overseeing maintenance and contract work, managing bridge materials and procurement, and supervising bridge supervisors. The position also includes workforce management, employee and facility safety, inventory control, environmental regulatory compliance, and asset condition assessments while potentially requiring work during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and tracking the annual work plan for bridge maintenance.
• Investigate service requests and monitor maintenance crew activities.
• Manage maintenance contracts and supervise bridge supervisors.
• Oversee inventory control, bridge materials management, and procurement of goods and services.
• Ensure adherence to Departmental Policies and regulatory compliance, including serving within the Incident Command System during emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Must meet one of the following:
  • Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination and a qualifying bachelor's degree (in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Science, or related fields).
  • Proof of passing the FE exam and one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience with transportation projects (e.g., highways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management systems).
• Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications under the NY HELPS Program.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: The starting salary for an Engineer Trainee is $65,001, while an Assistant Engineer starts at $79,032. This includes a base salary of $72,032 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000. Depending on location, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may also apply.
• Opportunity to transition from a non-competitive appointment under NY HELPS to competitive status.
• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to provide reasonable accommodations for the disabled.
• Additional benefits as provided by the New York State Department of Transportation.