Construction -
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.
When assigned to work in the Regional Technical Services group, typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- 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.
Overnight stay, night work, weekend work or extended shifts may be required for all field assignments.
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
Traffic Safety & Mobility -
Signal Crew Supervisor
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Supervise Traffic Signal Crews and Lighting Foreman. Approve timesheets, prepare employee evaluation reports, perform meetings and administer counseling sessions.
- Coordinate with the Claims Unit and process FOIL requests.
- Issue Work Orders (WO) for extra work on signalized intersections, manage the WO database, and coordinate with the Engineer-in-Charge (EIC) to track progress.
- Manage signal shop warehouse inventory. Send/receive signal equipment deliveries, update inventory, and coordinate with the Main office (Albany) signal shop.
- Update signal activity, equipment inventory, and other activities related to signal operation on AgileAssets platform.
- Conduct field inspections for traffic case investigations and final acceptance.
- Investigate & prepare Accident Damage Recovery (ADR) estimates.
- Purchases traffic signal equipment when needed. Review and verify all transactions on purchase account.
- Coordinate with Permit group and Main office to update and manage information related to permit signals.
Traffic Control
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 may include but are not limited to:
- 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.
Preferred candidates should possess good written and oral communication skills as well as proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office and other.
Transportation Maintenance – Bridge Maintenance -
Duties will be discussed in detail at the interview. In general, the incumbent will perform a variety of duties as an Assistant Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer under the direction and supervision of a licensed, professional engineer. Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following: Bridge Maintenance Work Program development; supervise Bridge Maintenance field crews; oversee performance evaluation program for field personnel; plan and coordinate execution of Bridge Maintenance Work Program; provide engineering and technical assistance to field crews and supervise bridge flag resolution, respond to bridge and other transportation system emergencies, coordinate Accident Damage Recovery cases, coordinate facilities repair and maintenance program.
Transportation Maintenance – Residency 10-3 (Riverhead, NY) -
An ET/AE in the Maintenance Residency will be under the direction of the Resident Engineer.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Provide evaluation, technical support and making recommendations to the Resident Engineer on a variety of topics affecting roadway safety and facility condition.
- Review, coordination, processing and inspection of highway work permits.
- Review and comment on design plans and other documents prepared by various regional departments.
- Prepare specifications and details for maintenance contract work.
- Facilities - assist / manage preparation of scope of work for residency sponsored facility improvements, solicit bids and inspect work. Participate in facility safety inspections. Monitor and report on progress of upgrade implementation.
- Manage the accident damage recovery program for residency.
- Involvement with purchasing and inventory of equipment and supplies utilized for the maintenance of roadways and facilities.
- Assist with supervising of residency staff and enforcing department policies.
- Liaison activities with third party entities occupying the state right of way or impacted by our infrastructure.
A significant amount of contact with the public occurs. Selected candidate will need to communicate effectively through oral and written communication.
This position requires work to be performed outside the core hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include both office and field settings. 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 NYS driver’s license.
***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.