BOB- Assistant Mechanical Engineer

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,330 - 99,528; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55a Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, is seeking an Assistant Mechanical Engineer to support maintenance and project work on movable bridges across NYC.

Responsibilities include field inspections, reporting, and coordinating with senior engineers; strong AutoCAD and MS Office skills preferred. NYC residency not required. 55-a Program eligibility noted.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or related field with required experience.
• Alternatively a degree in mechanical engineering technology with years of experience, or a combined degree with master's.
• Must meet the NYC civil service requirements and be reachable or currently serving in title.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering project management and trades field work under supervision.
• Conduct inspections, flag repair work, and respond to emergencies.
• Prepare reports and assist in office tasks for engineers; support PM on movable bridges.
• Maintain and operate the Movable Bridge Electro-Mechanical unit

Skills

Inspections in all weather conditions

Driver's license

Education

Baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics

Baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering technology with 3 years experience

Bachelor's degree and master’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Civil Service Title- Assistant Mechanical 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.

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.

Perform engineering project management & trades field work under supervision of senior engineers. Perform flag repair work, field visit, inspections & respond to emergencies. Complete reports and assist in other office work as directed by the engineers, work at Movable Bridge Electro-Mechanical unit maintains, operates, and conducts PM on 23 movable bridges citywide and 4 Fixed East River Bridges. These bridges require continuous monitoring, inspection, and analysis of all electromechanical systems around the clock to preserve on-demand and safe operation for pedestrian, vehicular and marine traffic. The purpose of this maintenance program is to perform critical preventive maintenance on different east river and movable bridges across NYC which are performed by contractors and inhouse crew on various bridges

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, and possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position.

Work location

390 KENT AVE, BROOKLYN, 11211

Hours

8:00AM - 3:30PM M-F

ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER - 20410

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.

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. A Ability to drive city owned vehicle, and possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment 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.

, $66,330.00 – $99,528.00