BOB- Civil Engineer II

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium-free health insurance

Health, fitness & financial benefits

Public sector defined pension

Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)

Work From Home up to two days/week

35-hour base work week

Job security

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, seeks a Civil Engineer 2 to manage field inspections, perform structural analysis, prepare design plans, and coordinate repairs with DOT units and contractors on bridges and related structures.

Requirements include four years of civil engineering experience (a master's may substitute for one year), proficiency with AutoCAD, Acrobat and MS Office, and a NY driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time civil engineering experience.
• A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience in bridge design, construction, maintenance, or inspections preferred.
• Strong AutoCAD, Acrobat, and MS Office skills.
• Must be able to drive a city vehicle and have NY driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits to identify deficient structural conditions.
• Perform structural analysis and prepare design plans and repair protocols.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of outstanding repair requests and coordinate with DOT units.
• Review preliminary (capital) drawings to ensure future maintainability.
• Sign and seal engineering documents and supervise subordinate staff.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer 2

**NOTE: DEC 2, 2026 BEGINS THE ANTICIPATED FILING PERIOD FOR CIVIL ENGINEER PROMO EXAM NO. 7515 AND CIVIL ENGINEER OC EXAM NO. 7020. THOSE NOT SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE CIVIL ENGINEER TITLE, ARE ENCOURAGED TO FILE - PROOF OF FILING WILL BE REQUIRED**

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. CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Work Location

55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Hours

8:00AM - 4:00PM

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. As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply online at nyc.gov/studentloans or nyc.gov/dcas.

Other Reasons to Work for Us

• 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.

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 civil engineering experience. To be appointed to a Civil Engineering position in Bridges, candidate must possess one year of civil engineering experience in bridge design, bridge construction, bridge maintenance, or bridge inspections.
• Have strong background in AutoCAD, Acrobat and MS office suite.
• Ability to drive city owned vehicle. Preference will be given to those with a motor vehicle driver's license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions. This license may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment in this position.
• Must be organized and be able to effectively and professionally communicate.
• Must be able to compose formal letters and emails.

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.