Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS - Region 10
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $121171 to $133939 Annually
Duties Description Construction:
As a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) in the Regional Construction Group, the selected candidate may either be assigned to an Engineer-In-Charge position on one or more active construction contracts or to a supervisory position in the Regional Construction Office or Technical Services as assigned by the Regional Construction Engineer. Overnight assignments, night work and weekend work may be required to support construction operations. The duties include supervising consultant and/or State forces; managing construction activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements as well as Federal, State, and Local Laws, Rules and Regulations; assuring the contractor meets high standards of quality workmanship and overall safety on the project.
The duties of this position require considerable travel and field work. At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the position must otherwise be demonstrated.
Planning & Program Management:
The duties of the Professional Engineer I position include the following:
• Supervise/prepare/review project initiation documents such as Initial Project Proposal (IPP) and Initial Project proposal/Final Design Report (IPP/FDR).
• Review Advanced Detailed Plans (ADP), Highway Work Permits and other technical documents.
• Regional Bike/Ped coordinator and associated Bike/Ped related tasks.
• Maintain the database for LIE Park and Ride lot monthly count numbers.
• Serve on Bike/Ped Asset Management Committee.
• Assist with Capital Program Updates including Structures and Pavement Models as per Main Office guidelines/instructions.
• Participate in project development meetings with various groups.
• Take a lead role on the regional team preparing grant applications in response to various federal funding opportunities.
• Participate in the Regional Incident Command System (ICS) to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Traffic Safety & Mobility:
Under the direction of a Professional Engineer 2, the candidate will supervise a section within the Traffic Engineering and Safety Group. The primary responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to the following:
• Supervise engineering and technical staff in the preparation of traffic engineering studies/designs/reviews/reports and operational tasks.
• Manage consultant contracts and technical staff in the preparation of traffic engineering studies/designs/reviews/reports and operational tasks.
• 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.
• Represent the Department at meetings with local officials and the general public.
• Prepare technical correspondence for written and oral presentation.
• Set priorities, monitor sections workload and assure quality products are prepared in a timely manner.
• Developing recommendations for traffic operations and/or safety improvements.
• Review permits, plans and project development documents from a Traffic perspective.
• Review construction projects from a traffic perspective (signs, markings, signals, etc.) and develop a punch list if required for resolution before contract acceptance.
• Performing studies as requested by the supervisor.
Transportation Maintenance:
As Region 10’s Assistant Regional Transportation Maintenance Engineer duties will include but are not limited to:
• Review and prepare Transportation Maintenance Division engineering plans, specifications, and documents.
• Provide engineering and technical support to other NYSDOT functional groups.
• Work closely with the Region 10 Regional Emergency Manager to train, maintain and drill Region 10 TMD staff for ICS as well as foster internal NYSDOT and external partnerships with regard to emergency operations.
• Supervise the Equipment Operator Instruction program and Facility program.
• Ensure accurate and timely LATS, MMS, SFS, AMS, etc.
• Work closely with R10 safety team to ensure the safety of our TMD field workers.
• Keep track of Residency staffing levels.
• Help RTME with yearly budget and winter assignments.
• Be the POC for out of region deployments.
• Be a member in an Asset Committee and the R10 Safety Committee.
• Prepare responses for Tags and webmails. Prepare weekly Red/Green flags for TMD group.
• Provide assistance to RTME with special projects as needed.
• May serve a role within the Incident Command System to support the Department’s response to regional and statewide situations.
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.
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 minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Open Competitive:
Either 1. A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration and a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;
Or. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration and one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
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.
Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) is a continuous recruitment examination for promotional candidates only. All interested promotional candidates must complete their online application here: New York State Career Opportunities in Engineering (ny.gov). There is no fee for this examination. The minimum qualifications are:
Promotional: You must have a New York State Professional Engineer's License and current registration AND be a qualified employee of New York State AND have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows: Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation).
Notes
1. New York State Education Department (NYSED) Guidelines for Professional Engineering Practice, Guideline 1: As a licensed professional engineer, you are required to practice within your authorized scope of practice, as defined in the Education Law, Commissioner's Regulations and Rules of the Board of Regents. It is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of any restrictions that are based on law or regulation, as well as those that relate specifically to your area of professional competence.
2. Continued employment as a Professional Engineer 1 is dependent upon continued possession of a New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration. Failure to maintain your New York State License and registration may result in removal from the Professional Engineer 1 title. Information regarding New York State professional engineering licensing may be obtained by writing to: NYS Office of the Professions, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234-1000; Voice: (518) 474-3817 ext. (570); Email: op4info@mail.nysed.gov or Fax (518) 474-1449.
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 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
*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: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt
The starting salary for this position is $121,171. This amount is comprised of an increased hiring rate of $107,671 with an additional geographic pay differential up to $13,500, specific to this title and location.
The maximum compensation for this position is $133,939. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $120,439 with an additional geographic pay differential of $13,500, specific to this title and location.
In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,150 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,150 may also apply depending on the location of the position.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Administrative Services Office
Email Address dot.sm.r10.administrative.services@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, a copy of your diploma or transcript, and copy of your Professional Engineer license with the Notice Number R10-26-75 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 30, 2026 to:
NYS Department of Transportation – Region 10
250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788
Fax: (631) 952-6169
Email: dot.sm.r10.administrative.services@dot.ny.gov
DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).