BOB-Project Engineer

Agency DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector pension

Commuter Benefits

Work From Home Policy

35-hour base work week

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, is seeking a Civil Engineer I to manage inspection activities for fabrication of bridge components and to oversee shop drawings and welding procedures. The role requires coordinating with inspection agencies and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Preferred candidates have strong communication skills and a civil engineering background; a NYS Professional Engineer license is required, with a master’s degree

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• A Master’s degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor off-site inspection for acceptance and verification during fabrication.
• Review shop drawings, weld procedures, fabrication and repair procedures.
• Evaluate Non-Destructive Testing procedures and results; work with relevant codes (AWS, NYSSCM, NYSPCCM, ASME, ASTM).
• Travel to fabrication plants in the US and Canada may be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer

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 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. This position is for a Civil Engineer I, serving in the Fabrication Engineering Unit within Quality Assurance / Bureau of Engineering Review and Support. Under general supervision, performs responsible and difficult project management work. This position will be responsible for monitoring off-site inspection for acceptance and verification during the fabrication of Structural Steel and Prestressed/Precast Concrete bridge components. Duties include the oversight of inspection agencies during their inspection assignments, the review of shop drawings, design drawings, weld procedure specifications, fabrication and repair procedures and evaluating Non-Destructive Testing Procedures along with their results. Working with the AWS Structural Steel and Bridge Welding Code, the NYSSCM, the NYSPCCM, ASME and ASTM is required. Performs all other related duties. Traveling to fabrication plants located in various parts of the US and Canada may be required in the performance of these duties.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form

Work Location

• 55 Water St. New York, NY 10041

Hours

• 35

Benefits

• 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

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and (2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in "1" above.

Special Note: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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

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.