Civil/Transportation PE I - Local Let Oversight

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

NYSDOT is seeking a Professional Engineer 1/2 to oversee the Local Let program within the Regional Planning and Program Management Group in New York state. You will review project documentation, ensure compliance with Federal and State aid requirements, and manage funding requests while coordinating with municipal sponsors and consultants.

The role requires a NYS PE license with current registration and a qualifying degree, plus experience with transportation projects.

Qualifications

• New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration; bachelor’s degree or higher in a qualifying field.
• One year of full-time engineering experience in transportation projects (highways/roadways, bridges, airports, etc.).
• Promotional: license with current employment and one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as specified.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Local Let program phases within Regional Planning and Program Management Group.
• Review project documentation and ensure Federal and State requirements are met.
• Review federal funding authorization requests.
• Attend meetings with municipal sponsors and consultants.
• Ensure EEO/DBE/MWBESVB goals are met and assist sponsors.
• Perform final inspection to ensure scope and spec compliance.
• Supervise technical and nontechnical staff.
• Assist with NYSDOT Capital Program updates and MPO negotiations.

Skills

PE license

Civil/Transportation engineering

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, Engineering Science (with related concentration)

Job description

NYSDOT is seeking a Professional Engineer 1/2 to oversee the Local Let program within the Regional Planning and Program Management Group in New York state. You will review project documentation, ensure compliance with Federal and State aid requirements, and manage funding requests while coordinating with municipal sponsors and consultants.

The role requires a NYS PE license with current registration and a qualifying degree, plus experience with transportation projects.