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When assigned to Design, typical duties will include, but are not limited to: Under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional engineer, the incumbents would perform a variety of duties depending on assignment. Engineer Trainees typical duties may include, but are not limited to: design of capital roadway or bridge projects including site investigations, preparation of engineering drawings utilizing 2D/3D CADD applications, and preparation of estimates, or may fill the role of an assistant team leader for a bridge/culvert inspection crew. Assistant Engineers will perform the aforementioned duties, as well as draft project reports, supervise and review the work of engineering technicians, perform quality control review of project documents prepared by others for consistency with Department standards and for constructability, and assist in public outreach, and provide construction support. When assigned to Construction, typical duties: Function as Chief Inspector or Engineer-in-Charge on Department construction projects. Ensure work performed by contractors meets contract specifications, engineering standards and are performed safely. Supervise project inspection forces. Review design, consultant and contractor plans, shop drawings, estimates, etc. Initiate design changes and orders-on-contract. Complete daily work reports. Prepare final documents and record plans. Acts as office engineer. Checks computations on DWRs, keeps job records in accordance with MURK and prepares monthly estimates for payment to the contractor. Engage in use of CADD, highway design software and GPS systems. When assigned to Traffic, typical duties assigned under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional engineer, the incumbent would perform a variety of duties. Engineer Trainees typical duties may include, but are not limited to: transportation geometric design including intersection and work zone design & design of traffic control devices and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Engineering work to include site investigations, preparation of engineering drawings & construction estimates, traffic engineering & safety studies, highway capacity analyses and traffic management. Assistant Engineers will perform the aforementioned duties, as well as prepare Traffic Engineering Reports & other project documents, supervise and review the work of engineering and/or traffic systems technicians, perform complex operational analyses for system optimization, coordinate ITS and assist with Surface Transportation Control and work zone quality assurance activities. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the departments response to regional and statewide emergency situations. The qualifications are: Either 1. A bachelors 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. Note: If you are only eligible to apply under Option 1, you may apply if you expect to meet the educational requirements within six months of the filing date of your examination application. 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 competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R2-24-20 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than JULY 22, 2024 to: EMAIL: R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov or FAX: (315)793-2390