Hiring Professional Engineers at all Levels in Poughkeepsie

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is hiring Licensed Professional Engineers and engineers at all levels for an Engineering Career Fair in Poughkeepsie, NY. If you are exploring engineering roles across multiple disciplines, this onsite event offers an opportunity to meet with recruiters and learn more about career paths.

Work location: In person in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Engineering specialties

• Civil
• Electrical
• Environmental
• Mechanical
• Traffic Operations
• Surveying & GIS
• Drafting Design
• Structures
• Geotechnical
• Construction
• Materials
• Operations
• Transportation

Compensation

Salary range: USD 95,639 - 111,897 per year.

Note: Salary noted is for Licensed Professional Engineer.

Education and licensing preferences

• Associate Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Proof of Passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)
• Licensed Professional Engineer Preferred
• BOCES graduate in Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing, Construction Technology, Drafting, Engineering, Engineering Graphics, Electronics or Electronics Technology

Benefits

• Annual Paid Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• NYS Pension AND Deferred Compensation
• Annual Pay Increases AND Annual Cost of Living Increase
• FREE Dental & Vision Coverage
• 13 Observed Paid Holidays, Paid Leave, Personal and Sick Time Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Coverage for Individual or Family
• Telecommuting Opportunity
• Certification & Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement
• Training & Development
• Career Growth & Mobility
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Engineering Career Fair details

• Date: Thursday, October 15th, 2026
• Time: 3pm–6pm
• Location: Poughkeepsie Regional Office, 4 Burnett Boulevard, Poughkeepsie, NY
• Parking: FREE Parking
• Interviews: On-site interviews available

How to apply

If you cannot attend, email your resume to [email protected].

Please indicate location(s) of interest and reference Career Fair on your cover letter. The New York State Department of Transportation does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.