BOB- Civil Engineer I

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

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, seeks a Civil Engineer I to manage field visits, conduct structural analyses, and develop repair plans for bridges, tunnels, and associated structures.

You will coordinate with DOT units, contractors, and governmental entities, prepare design plans, and ensure repairs conform to NYS specifications. Occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering required.
• Ability to conduct field visits and assess structural conditions.
• Prepare design plans and repair protocols per NYSDOT standards.
• Coordinate with DOT units, contractors, and government entities.
• Prepare affidavits/testimony when required.
• Evenings/nights/weekends work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits to identify deficient structural conditions.
• Perform structural analyses and prepare design plans.
• Develop repair protocols and repair scope.
• Maintain records of repair requests and track status.
• Sign and seal engineering documents.
• Plan and review work of subordinates.
• Coordinate with external units and agencies.

Skills

Structural analysis

Field inspections

Design planning

Project coordination

Supervision

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer I

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.

Candidate will report directly to the Supervisor of the unit. They will conduct field visits to identify deficient structural conditions, perform structural analysis, prepare design plans and determine scope of work. Create detailed sketches, and designs repair protocols. Maintain an up-to-date record of outstanding repair requests, ensures timely repairs according to the urgency of the flag condition and routinely communicate with relevant DOT units and contractors to follow up on the status of repair requests and complete repairs as per NYS DOT Bridge Inspection Manual guidelines and the NYSDOT OSS Inventory and Inspection manual. Supervise and manage the coordination of repair request work with external units, agency divisions, and governmental entities. Confirm the repairs comply with required codes and standards, such as the NYS Construction Specifications, Steel Construction Manual, and others, as necessary. Review of preliminary (capital) design drawings to ensure future maintainability. Make independent or group field visits in a city vehicle to NYSDOT and NYCDOT-owned bridges, sign structures, elevated structures, and over water. Preparation of responses to correspondence, making court appearances, provision of affidavits, and testimony on behalf of the City. Sign and seal engineering and other official documents. Planning, guidance, and review of the work of subordinate engineers and other staff. May be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Performs other related duties as necessary.