BOB-Assistant Civil Engineer

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in New York City seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to support the Division of Bridges. The role involves serving as Project Engineer under supervision, handling record drawings, and assisting with contract reviews for bridge capital projects.

Preferred qualifications include proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office, plus strong verbal and written communication skills. Office located at 55 Water St, NY 10041; hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist as Project Engineer in the Engineering Support section of the Division of Bridges.
• Assist in responding to record drawing requests from in-house staff, other agencies, and consultants.
• Assist in reviewing contract, as-built, and shop drawings for bridge capital projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil Service Title- Assistant Civil Engineer

In order to be considered for this position candidate must have filed for civil service exam # 7006, and provide of filing. The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. Under supervision, serve as Project Engineer in the Engineering Support section of the Division of Bridges. Assist in responding to record drawing requests from in-house staff, other agencies, and consultants. Assist in reviewing contract, as built, and shop drawings for bridge capital projects.

Perform other related duties as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

Work Location

55 Water St. New York, NY 10041

Hours

M-F- 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Job Reference

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.