Assistant Mechanical Engineer, Bridges - NYC DOT

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Mechanical Engineer to manage engineering projects and perform fieldwork across major bridge facilities in Brooklyn and Manhattan. You will conduct inspections, oversee emergency responses, and assist engineers with reporting and office tasks.

The role requires a strong background in AutoCAD and MS Office, with the ability to operate city vehicles and hold a NY state driver’s license in good standing. Residency not required.

Qualifications

• Requires baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics with 1 year of experience; or
• baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering technology with 3 years of experience; or
• baccalaureate degree and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering project management and field work under supervision of senior engineers.
• Conduct flag repair work, field visits, inspections, and emergency responses.
• Prepare reports and assist in office tasks as directed by engineers.
• Operate and monitor preventive maintenance on 23 movable bridges and 4 fixed East River bridges.
• Execute critical preventive maintenance on bridges carried out by contractors and in-house crews.

Skills

Inspections

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

New York City Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Mechanical Engineer to manage engineering projects and perform fieldwork across major bridge facilities in Brooklyn and Manhattan. You will conduct inspections, oversee emergency responses, and assist engineers with reporting and office tasks.

The role requires a strong background in AutoCAD and MS Office, with the ability to operate city vehicles and hold a NY state driver’s license in good standing. Residency not required.