BOB-Civil Engineer I

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer I to support inspection, design, and repair planning for city bridges and structures. You will conduct field visits, prepare design plans, determine scope of work, and coordinate with DOT units and contractors to ensure timely repairs per NYSDOT guidelines.

You will review preliminary capital drawings, sign and seal documents, supervise engineers, and may work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time civil engineering experience.
• NYS Professional Engineer license, active for duration of employment.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• At least one year within last three years as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring design or construction expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits to identify deficient structural conditions and perform analyses.
• Prepare design plans and determine the scope of work; coordinate with DOT units and contractors.
• Review preliminary capital design drawings for maintainability; sign and seal documents.
• Plan, guide, and review the work of subordinate engineers and staff.
• May work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.

Skills

Bridge design

Project leadership

Communication

Formal letters & emails

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

New York State Professional Engineer’s License

Tools

AutoCAD

Acrobat

MS Office Suite

Job description

Civil Engineer I

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 design repair protocols. Maintain an up‑to‑date record of outstanding repair requests, ensuring 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. Prepare responses to correspondence, make court appearances, provide affidavits, and testify on behalf of the City. Sign and seal engineering and other official documents. Plan, guide, and review the work of subordinate engineers and other staff. May be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Perform other related duties as necessary.

Preferred Skills

• Four years of full‑time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work. A master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Experience in bridge design, bridge construction, bridge maintenance, or bridge inspections (at least one year).
• Strong background in AutoCAD, Acrobat, and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to drive a city‑owned vehicle; preference for candidates with a valid New York State driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Organized and able to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to compose formal letters and emails.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full‑time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License; registration must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement.
• At least one year within the last three years as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring specific expertise in design or construction.

Location & Hours

55 Water St, Manhattan, 10041. Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Application

Please submit your resume electronically via the NYC CityJobs portal (Job ID 780089). No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries are accepted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Additional Information

• Open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program.
• 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, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
• New York City residency is not required for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.