BOB- Assistant Engineer (Civil)

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55-a Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Work From Home Policy

Job summary

The Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to support the East River East River Bridges inspections and maintenance oversight. The role focuses on conducting field inspections, preparing design sketches, drawings, maps and technical specs, and coordinating with contractors to ensure safety and standards are met.

Responsibilities include investigations, studies, scheduling, daily reports, and maintaining the engineer's diary.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in civil engineering with 1 year full-time civil engineering experience.
• Bachelors in civil engineering technology with 3 years full-time civil engineering experience.
• Bachelors plus a Master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college/university.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and oversee preventive maintenance by contractors.
• Conduct field surveys and maintenance operations.
• Prepare design plans, sketches, working drawings, maps and technical specifications.
• Engage in investigations and studies pertaining to bridge inspections.
• Ensure safety standards and governmental standards are maintained.
• Schedule tasks and maintain routine reports and diaries.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

Inspections

Education

Civil engineering degree

Civil engineering technology degree

Master’s in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Civil Service Title-Assistant Civil Engineer. ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210. * IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR HAVE FILED FOR THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, EXAM# 7006*.

Under general supervision, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, in the ERB/MB - PM section of the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, Inspection, and Operations, performs civil engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility and may supervise subordinate employees. The Assistant Civil Engineer will focus on performing inspections and overseeing preventive maintenance work being done by contractors on the East River& Movable Bridges; conduct field surveys and maintenance operations; prepare design plans, sketches, working drawing, maps, and technical specifications; engage in the conduct of investigations and studies pertaining to bridge inspections; ensure that safety standards and governmental standards are maintained. Additional tasks like scheduling, MURK forms - daily reports, Engineer's diary, will also be performed. This ACE should drive a motor vehicle or take public transportation to various work sites.

Work Location

40-29 27th Street, LIC, 11101

Hours

7:00AM - 3:00PM/Monday - Friday

Other reasons you should work for us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to perform inspections in all weather conditions which will include nights and weekends.
• A strong background in AutoCAD and MS office suite is required.
• Ability to drive city owned vehicle.
• Preference will be given to candidate who possess a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions, this license maybe required for certain assignments.
• If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment in this position.

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.