Junior Transportation Engineer – TEP TER

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

Benefits offered by this job

55a Program eligibility

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in New York City seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to join the Traffic Engineering & Planning (TEP) unit. You will contribute to traffic/transportation studies, curb cut reviews, site development and access reviews, and assist with street direction conversion projects.

You should understand land use and transportation relationships, be familiar with traffic engineering principles, and use tools such as Synchro, HCS, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic/transportation studies and related analyses for operations and safety.
• Review curb cuts, site development and site access proposals.
• Assist with street direction conversion projects and public presentations.

Skills

Writing skills

Oral presentation skills

Driver's license

Education

Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in civil engineering

Tools

HCS

Synchro/SimTraffic

AutoCAD

AutoTurn

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or must have filed for Assistant Civil Engineer, Exam #7006, and be reachable on the civil service list once established. Proof of filing for the exam will be required. Filing closes on 8/25/26.

The Division of Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City’s streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians and cyclists.

Within TPM, the Traffic Engineering & Planning (TEP) unit is responsible for conducting, reviewing, and approving traffic engineering analysis and methodologies related to every aspect of traffic operations, safety and transportation planning from curb cuts to area-wide studies.

The Mayoral Administration recently released the Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development ("SPEED") report with reforms to make City processes faster and more accountable across four stages of development: environmental review and planning; pre-development and financing; permitting and approvals; and marketing and lease-up. To help make the planning, permitting and approval processes faster, TEP seeks to hire a motivated candidate to work within a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to improving transportation in the city through various transportation projects. Under the direction of the Director of Traffic Engineering Review, the candidate will be responsible for contributing to a variety of traffic/transportation operational and safety-related studies and projects performed by the unit including curb cut reviews, site development and site access reviews, as well as assisting with street direction conversion projects. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility and mobility throughout New York City.

The candidate must have a clear understanding of the relationship between land use and transportation as well as the four-step transportation planning process.

The candidate must be familiar with traffic/transportation engineering principles and policies and will be required to conduct traffic analysis using appropriate engineering software such Synchro and HCS in accordance with Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Technical Manual methodologies. The candidate will be responsible for developing recommended measures to address transportation safety and operations issues, organizing and preparing written reports and graphic materials for presentations, participating in community board meetings, providing technical assistance to agency staff, and collaborating with other agency representatives on department studies and projects.

The candidate should have familiarity with roadway access management principles and practices. Knowledge of the city’s curb cut review processes and procedures would be an advantage. The candidate should be capable of working independently and as part of a team and will be expected to work collaboratively with other agency representatives and external parties, including property owners, developers and their architectural and engineering consultants. The candidate will attend meetings with community boards, elected officials, and staff from other agencies, and be responsible for developing meeting materials (i.e., PowerPoint), preparing minutes, and performing other related tasks. The candidate may be responsible for conducting occasional field work.

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

Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Knowledge of transportation planning and traffic engineering principles, traffic impact studies Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, AASHTO, and CEQR Technical Manual strongly preferred.Excellent writing and oral presentation skills preferred.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 duration of employment 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.