Principal Engineering Technician (NY Helps) - region 7

Principal Engineering Technician

When assigned to Design, the selected Principal Engineering Technician (PET) candidate will perform technical duties in support of engineers or engineering programs. They may be assigned to either; Regional Design, Bridge / Culvert Inspection, Survey. Typical duties will include, but are not limited to: Perform complex and technical activities in support of various engineering projects and/or program areas. These activities might include developing or reviewing contract plans and specifications, preparing written reports and project cost estimates, planning and scheduling field work, and generating right of way maps. Perform routine technical tasks such as taking measurements, checking computations, collecting, and compiling data, taking notes, and making calculations. These tasks may also be performed at remote field locations. A PET will also be expected to use CADD programs, as well as various computer applications in the performance of these duties. A PET may serve as a member of the field survey crew, assisting with survey operations under the direction of the survey crew chief and Regional Land Surveyor. A PET may supervise lower-level technicians in such areas as design, surveying, right of way mapping, planning, and engineering research. Assist in Bridge Inspection, or Culvert Inspection tasks. The selected candidate may be required to travel throughout the Region (either day trips or overnight). At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the travel requirements of the position either by possession of valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or access to reliable transportation. Specific job duties will be discussed at the interview.

When assigned to Construction, typical duties will include, but are not limited to: A Principal Engineering Technician (PET) can be assigned to work in the Regional Construction Office, in field assignments on construction projects, or in the Regional Materials Group. Field assignments on construction projects could include being an Engineer-In-Charge, Office Engineer, or Inspector. Duties required will include monitoring construction activities to ensure that the quality of construction projects are in conformity with contract requirements and specifications. The candidate will be required to supervise and train subordinate engineers, technicians, and seasonal Transportation Construction Inspectors. Assignment in the Regional Materials Group could include supplier and producer plant inspection, implementation of the Regional IAST program, and various materials related support activities to ensure that designs and materials used in a project meet the specified quality requirements. The candidate will supervise, train, and coordinate the work of subordinate employees to ensure that all agency responsibilities are carried out. Overnight stays, night work, and weekend work may be required for field assignments. Specific job duties will be discussed at the interview. 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. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.