BOB-Assistant Transportation Specialist

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, invites entry‑level engineers to join the Bridge Management Section. You will assist in implementing AASHTOWare BrM, verify inventory and inspection data, and perform basic analyses to support rehabilitation and capital planning decisions.

You will gain exposure to bridge inspection data review, deterioration trends, and the municipal capital program development process, while collaborating with licensed engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; or
• HS diploma with 4 years of technical work on traffic programs or citywide transportation studies; or
• Education/experience equivalent to above.

Responsibilities

• Assist with BrM implementation, including data entry and quality control.
• Verify bridge inventory, GIS data, and inspection datasets to support compliance.
• Perform basic engineering analysis on ratings and deterioration trends for schedules.
• Assist with load rating inputs and capacity documentation under supervision.
• Compile data and bridge prioritization lists for capital budget justifications.
• Review consultant submissions and inspection reports for further evaluation needs.
• Develop standard operating procedures and data workflows for asset management.
• Coordinate with Inspection Management, Load Rating, permitting, and field staff.

Skills

EIT certification

Structural engineering basics

GIS familiarity

Spreadsheet/data analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering or related field

HS diploma with 4 years transportation experience

Education/experience equivalent

Tools

AASHTOWare BrM

Excel

Databases

GIS software

Job description

Civil Service Title- Assistant Transportation Specialist

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, serves as an Assistant Transportation Specialist in the Bridge Management Section of the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, Inspections, and Operations, Division of Bridges. The Division is responsible for the safety, reliability, and long‑term serviceability of New York City's bridge infrastructure. Within the Division, the Bridge Management unit connects operational findings (inspections, load ratings, asset inventory) with long‑term capital planning to determine which bridge structures require rehabilitation, replacement, component repairs, or special monitoring.

The selected candidate will support the initial implementation, data verification, and effective use of AASHTOWare Bridge Management (BrM) software, helping to maintain accurate bridge inventories, condition tracking, and asset management documentation. This position offers entry‑level engineers valuable exposure to bridge inspection data review, deterioration trends, and the municipal capital program development process.

Typical tasks include:

• Assist with AASHTOWare BrM implementation, including data entry, documentation updates, and technical quality control.
• Review and verify bridge inventory, GIS/location data, and inspection datasets within BrM and related databases to support federal and state compliance.
• Perform basic engineering analysis on WNBI/NBI ratings, element‑level condition data, and deterioration trends to project rehabilitation/replacement schedules.
• Support preliminary structural evaluations by assisting with bridge load rating inputs, calculations, and capacity documentation under the supervision of licensed engineers.
• Assist senior staff in compiling data, bridge prioritization lists, and background materials for project scoping packages and capital budget justifications.
• Assist in reviewing consultant submissions, standard inspection reports, and maintenance records to identify structures needing further evaluation or restrictions.
• Help develop standard operating procedures, checklists, and data workflows for asset management applications.
• Coordinate and communicate with Inspection Management, Load Rating, permitting, and inspection field staff to gain cross‑functional exposure.

Preferred Skills

• Possession of an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification is highly desirable.
• Strong foundational grasp of structural engineering and basic civil infrastructure concepts.
• Ability to work efficiently with software spreadsheets, databases, asset management tools, and GIS applications; familiarity with or interest in AASHTOWare BrM is a plus.
• Interest in bridge inspection practices, condition tracking, asset deterioration, and structural plans.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for generating summaries and memos, solid organizational habits, and an ability to collaborate effectively across multiple technical teams.

Work Location

55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Hours

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

ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION SPECI - 22306

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, planning or mathematics or one of the physical sciences; or
• High school diploma or its educational equivalent and 4 years of full‑time experience performing technical work on traffic programs and citywide transportation studies; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Possession of an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification is highly desirable.
• Strong foundational grasp of structural engineering and basic civil infrastructure concepts.
• Ability to work efficiently with software spreadsheets, databases, asset management tools, and GIS applications familiarity with or interest in AASHTOWare BrM is a plus.
• Interest in bridge inspection practices, condition tracking, asset deterioration, and structural plans.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for generating summaries and memos, solid organizational habits, and an ability to collaborate effectively across multiple technical teams.

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.