BOB-Project Engineer

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,740 - 114,033; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter benefits

Pension plan

Health insurance

Job summary

The City of New York seeks a Civil Engineer I to join the Fabrication Engineering Unit within the Quality Assurance / Bureau of Engineering Review and Support. You will oversee fabrication inspection and review documentation for structural bridge components from fabrication through to acceptance.

Responsibilities include monitoring off-site inspections, reviewing drawings and procedures, coordinating with inspection agencies, and ensuring conformance to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• Valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, with registration maintained throughout employment.
• Individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring specific expertise.

Responsibilities

• Monitor off-site inspection for acceptance and verification during fabrication of structural steel and prestressed/precast concrete bridge components
• Oversee inspection agencies during their assignments
• Review shop drawings, design drawings, weld procedure specifications, fabrication and repair procedures, and evaluate non-destructive testing procedures and results
• Work with the AWS Structural Steel and Bridge Welding Code, NYSSCM, NYSPCCM, ASME, and ASTM standards
• Travel to fabrication plants in the United States and Canada as required
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Job description

Civil Engineer I – Fabrication Engineering Unit

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges manages the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels. This position is for a Civil Engineer I within the Fabrication Engineering Unit of the Quality Assurance / Bureau of Engineering Review and Support.

Responsibilities

• Monitor off‑site inspection for acceptance and verification during fabrication of structural steel and prestressed/precast concrete bridge components
• Oversee inspection agencies during their assignments
• Review shop drawings, design drawings, weld procedure specifications, fabrication and repair procedures, and evaluate non‑destructive testing procedures and results
• Work with the AWS Structural Steel and Bridge Welding Code, NYSSCM, NYSPCCM, ASME, and ASTM standards
• Travel to fabrication plants in the United States and Canada as required
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full‑time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work
• Valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, with registration maintained throughout employment

Special Note

Individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring specific expertise.

Preferred Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

Work Location

55 Water St., New York, NY 10041

Hours

35 hours per week

Salary

$78,740.00 – $114,033.00

Benefits

City employees enjoy unlimited benefits, including a premium‑free health insurance plan, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits, a public‑sector defined benefit pension plan, a college savings plan, commuter benefits, and a robust wellness program.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Prospective employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, 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. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.