Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician NY HELPS (Region 5 Design)

Duties Description Duties may include assisting engineers in civil engineering work, performing and / or checking engineering computations, performing varied drafting assignments, prepare quantity estimates, and perform field investigations. The use of various computer applications, including Microstation and Inroads, in the performance of assigned duties is expected. The assignment could be in the Structures Design, Highway Design, Bridge Management Unit, or Technical Support Units. Specific program assignments and duties will be discussed at the time of the interview. Selected candidate in Bridge Management Unit may also be required to operate the Under Bridge Inspection Unit (UBIU) (training and certification will be provided). The candidate must either obtain a CDL permit independently prior to employment or already possess one at the time of hire.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the Department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

TELECOMMUTING : Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at the interview.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

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 :

Engineer Technician Trainee :

Either 1. one year of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying, AND graduation from high school or possession of diploma issued by a recognized educational authority.

Or 2. 18 semester credit hours of college course work in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture / design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology.

Or 3. graduation from a high school technical program (recognized by an accrediting agency as meeting acceptable program practices and standards) in CAD / CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, electronics, or electronics technology.

Note : Upon successful completion of the 52-week traineeship, candidates will be automatically advanced to the Senior Engineering Technician position (SG-13).

Senior Engineering Technician : In addition to the Trainee requirements listed above, you must also have : Either 1. two years of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying; and graduation from high school or possession of an equivalent diploma.

Or 2. an associate's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture / design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology.

Substitution : a certificate in CAD / CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics or electronics, may substitute for one year of the experience; or 36 semester college credit hours in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture or landscape design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics or electronics technology may substitute for experience at the rate of 18 semester credit hours equaling one year of experience.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive 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.

At a future date, 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 :

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Cameron B. Schulz, P.E., Regional Design Engineer

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Cameron.Schulz@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Dept. of Transportation, Region 5

100 Seneca Street

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14203

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-25-79 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 13, 2025 to :

New York State Department of Transportation

ATTN : Cameron B. Schulz, P.E., Regional Design Engineer

100 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

Cameron.Schulz@dot.ny.gov