BOB-Assistant Civil Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (premium-free)

Public sector defined benefit pension

Commuter benefits (Pre-Tax)

Wellness programs

Work From Home policy

35-hour base work week

Job security

Job summary

The Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to work on bridge capital design and/or construction projects in the Roadway Bridges group. You will supervise a small team handling design, construction oversight, inspection, and drafting tasks, while developing drawings, specs and estimates.

Minimum qualifications include a civil engineering degree with 1 year of experience or a Master’s in civil engineering.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team engaged in design, construction oversight, inspection, materials testing, or drafting.
• Develop drawings, write specifications and prepare estimates.
• Participate in inspections and verify compliance with laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Provide status and progress reports for assigned projects.
• Review invoices for Consultants and Contractors.
• Review and comment on technical submissions pertaining to the design effort.

Skills

Bridge-related experience

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil Service Title- Assistant Civil Engineer

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST EXAM# 7006

Assistant Civil Engineer will work on bridge capital design and/or construction projects in the Roadway Bridges group. Perform work of moderate difficulty and responsibility. Supervise a small team engaged in activities related to design, construction oversight, inspection, materials testing, or drafting. Engage in research, investigations or studies related to engineering functions and activities. Develop drawings, write specifications and prepare estimates. Participate in inspections. Verify that all construction, demolition, or alteration plans comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Provide status and progress reports for assigned projects. Review invoices for Consultants and Contractors. Review and comment on technical submissions pertaining to the design effort.

Preferred Skills

At least one to three years of Bridge-related experience. Proficient in Microsoft

Work Location

55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Hours

8:00AM - 4:00PM / Monday - Friday

Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• 35-hour base work week.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER – 20210

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills

At least one to three years of Bridge-related experience. Proficient in Microsoft

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.