Assistant Transportation Engineer — NYC Infrastructure Design

NV5; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, life insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid Life & AD&D

Company paid Disability

Job summary

NV5's New York City office is seeking an Assistant Transportation Engineer to join our team working on diverse public and private infrastructure projects for NYC and State agencies.

You will contribute to geometric design, DOT coordination, construction documentation, and field work while collaborating with NYCDCC, NYCDOT, NYCDEP, MTA, and other stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, AutoCAD/Civil 3D proficiency, and 0–4 years’ experience are required; EIT preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience a plus).
• 0–4 years' experience and strong communication/technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Geometric design of intersections, sidewalks, and ADA-compliant elements
• DEP system design and private utility coordination
• Utility conflict identification, resolution, and relocation support
• Design of flood protection infrastructure
• Grading, drainage, pavement markings, and signage
• Signals and street lighting system design
• Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) / construction staging
• Preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, and specifications
• Coordination with NYCDCC, NYCDOT, NYCDEP, MTA, NYC Parks, Private Utility companies, and other agencies/stakeholders
• Participation in public outreach, community board meetings, and client/agency presentations
• Field work includes data collection, surveys, and construction observation
• Construction support, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and change order evaluations

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

NV5's New York City office is seeking an Assistant Transportation Engineer to join our team working on diverse public and private infrastructure projects for NYC and State agencies.

You will contribute to geometric design, DOT coordination, construction documentation, and field work while collaborating with NYCDCC, NYCDOT, NYCDEP, MTA, and other stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, AutoCAD/Civil 3D proficiency, and 0–4 years’ experience are required; EIT preferred.