Capital Design Engineer

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation’s Cycling & Micromobility unit seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to contribute to the Signals & Street Lighting Engineering Design Unit. You will develop and review designs enabling safer, more connected corridors for cyclists and micromobility users, coordinating with consultants and city agencies citywide.

Minimum qualifications include a civil engineering degree with professional experience or a master’s degree, and strong communication skills

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or a master’s degree in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, analyze and implement projects within the Cycling & Micromobility Network Expansion Program.
• Prepare designs, plans, contract and working drawings, contract specifications and quantity estimates.
• Review, comment on and prepare AutoCAD designs while evaluating contract documents for modifications of new and existing signalized intersections.
• Coordinate with design consultants and lead agencies on capital and interagency projects citywide.
• Attend meetings with design consultants and maintain records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys and inspection data.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Microsoft applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in civil engineering

Job description

In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer or must have filed for the Open Competitive Assistant Civil Engineer Exam #7006. Filing open until 8/21/26.

The New York City Department of Transportation’s Cycling & Micromobility unit is advancing the next phase of the City’s Streets Plan, building on the progress made since 2021 in delivering protected bike lanes and safer, more connected corridors for cyclists and micromobility users. As NYC prepares for its second Streets Plan targeting one million daily cycling trips by 2030 the agency is investing in expanded network development, wider and more durable lane designs, and neighborhood scale improvements that support the growing number of riders and delivery workers. This role will directly support the Cycling & Micromobility Network Expansion Program by helping deliver world class street designs and the infrastructure needed to meet the City’s ambitious mobility goals.

The Division of Traffic Operations is seeking a skilled and dedicated Assistant Civil Engineer to join the Signals & Street Lighting Engineering Design Unit. The Assistant Civil Engineer performs engineering work related to the planning, design, analysis, and implementation of projects within the Cycling & Micromobility Network Expansion Program. The Assistant Civil Engineer will support the Cycling & Micromobility Network Expansion Program by developing and reviewing engineering designs that enable safer, more connected corridors for cyclists and micromobility users. The selected candidate will prepare designs, plans, contract and working drawings, contract specifications, technical documentation, and estimates of quantities. They will coordinate with design consultants on capital and interagency projects citywide. The Assistant Civil Engineer will review, comment on, and prepare AutoCAD designs while evaluating contract documents for the modification of new and existing signalized intersections across the city. Additional responsibilities include participating in meetings with design consultants and lead agencies, and maintaining records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and inspection data.

Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate 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 the appointment in this position.

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.

Division: Traffic Operations

Unit: Signals, Street Lighting, Engineering Design Unit

Work Location: 34-02 Queens Blvd, LIC, NY 11101

Hours and Shift: 35 HRS/TBD

Preferred Skills

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate 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 the appointment in this position.

Additional Information:

In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer or must have filed for the Open Competitive Assistant Civil Engineer Exam #7006. Filing will be open until 8/21/26.

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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference …

For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Some assignments may require a drivers license. Preference will be given to candidate 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 the appointment in this position.

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.