New York State Civil Service
Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) Region
New York State Civil Service, Rochester, New York, United States
NY HELP Yes
Agency Transportation, Department of
Title Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) Region 4
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $38571 to $65061 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Monroe
Street Address 1530 Jefferson Rd.
City Rochester
State NY
Zip Code 14623
Duties Description The Region 4 Design Group plans to fill Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician positions in the Highway or Structures groups. As an Engineering Technician, you would perform complex and technical activities in support of various engineering projects and / or design sections. Within the Highway and Structure design units the incumbent would perform or be responsible for completion of a variety of entry level design related duties that may include but are not limited to :
Assist in the design of simple projects or parts of more complex projects
Assist in preparing special specifications
Assist in preparing plans through proficiency in CADD drafting software
Assist in preparing cost and quantity estimates for contracts
Assist in checking and verifying the accuracy of design and contract plans and estimates prepared by others
Assist in the coordination of utility related tasks
Assist in asset management activities
Assist in the development of CAD survey base mapping
Assist in the development of ROW maps and highway boundary determinations
Responsibilities 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).
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 of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an 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 : must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Contact Information Name: Jennifer L. Feeney
Telephone
Fax: 585-272-3426
Email: dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
Address
1530 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-25-83 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to : Jennifer L. Feeney Administrative Services Director New York State Department of Transportation- Region 41530 Jefferson Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 858-272-3426 (fax) dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov PLEASE INCLUDE R04-25-83 IN SUBJECT LINE Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than November 22, 2025. Applications for employment may be found at the following web address :
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Title Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) Region 4
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $38571 to $65061 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Monroe
Street Address 1530 Jefferson Rd.
City Rochester
State NY
Zip Code 14623
Duties Description The Region 4 Design Group plans to fill Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician positions in the Highway or Structures groups. As an Engineering Technician, you would perform complex and technical activities in support of various engineering projects and / or design sections. Within the Highway and Structure design units the incumbent would perform or be responsible for completion of a variety of entry level design related duties that may include but are not limited to :
Assist in the design of simple projects or parts of more complex projects
Assist in preparing special specifications
Assist in preparing plans through proficiency in CADD drafting software
Assist in preparing cost and quantity estimates for contracts
Assist in checking and verifying the accuracy of design and contract plans and estimates prepared by others
Assist in the coordination of utility related tasks
Assist in asset management activities
Assist in the development of CAD survey base mapping
Assist in the development of ROW maps and highway boundary determinations
Responsibilities 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).
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 of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an 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 : must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Contact Information Name: Jennifer L. Feeney
Telephone
Fax: 585-272-3426
Email: dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
Address
1530 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-25-83 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to : Jennifer L. Feeney Administrative Services Director New York State Department of Transportation- Region 41530 Jefferson Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 858-272-3426 (fax) dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov PLEASE INCLUDE R04-25-83 IN SUBJECT LINE Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than November 22, 2025. Applications for employment may be found at the following web address :
#J-18808-Ljbffr