BOB- Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health insurance

Pension plan

Commuter benefits

Work from home option

Job summary

City of New York's Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to review design drawings and calculations for bridges and retaining walls, and to assess potential impacts of nearby construction.

Under supervision, you will conduct field inspections, review consultant invoices, and perform related engineering review tasks across major NYC bridge projects. 35‑hour work week with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering

Responsibilities

• Review City-let bridge design drawings and calculations at various design/construction phases
• Review private development projects and other agencies' projects near City-owned bridges
• Perform field inspections of bridge structures and retaining walls
• Review invoices prepared by consultants and assist with other engineering review duties if assigned

Skills

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Civil Service Title – Assistant Civil 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 EXAM # 7006.*

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.

Serves as an Assistant Civil Engineer in the Engineering Review section of the Engineering Review and Support Bureau, Division of Bridges. Under supervision, will review City-let Bridge design and Retaining Wall projects including design drawings and design calculations at various phases of design and construction to ensure compliance with City, State and Federal Standards. Reviews private development projects, other public agencies projects and any proposed construction work which are within close proximity of City-owned bridge structure and assesses potential impacts on the bridge structure. Performs field inspection of bridge structures and retaining walls to assess the condition and attends the site meeting as required.

Reviews invoices prepared by consultants. The selected engineer will be flexible to work on fully or any of the tasks described above depending upon the workload and performs other Engineering Review related duties if assigned.

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Preference will be given to candidates who 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 title.

Work Location

55 Water St. New York, NY 10041

Hours

35

Benefits

City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work;
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Salary: $66,330.00 – $99,528.00