Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation)

New York State Thruway Authority; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Telecommuting up to 20%

Tuition assistance 90%

Job summary

The New York State Thruway Authority seeks a Quality Control Engineer to review all bridge inspection reports and certify quality control for the NY bridge inspection program. The role includes assisting with Special Hauling Permit reviews and other duties within the Infrastructure Inspection Bureau.

A NYS PE license and at least five years of bridge-related experience are required. Candidates must have transfer eligibility under NYS Civil Service Law and will join a unit that offers extensive

Qualifications

• Must hold a New York State Professional Engineer license with current registration.
• One year of full-time qualifying engineering experience in transportation projects.
• Minimum five years of bridge design, construction, inspection or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Review Bridge Inspection reports for completeness, accuracy, and NBIS compliance; about 200 reports per year.
• Perform field reviews of inspection teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review Structural and Safety Flags for accuracy; about 150 issued yearly.
• Review OSS, large culvert, high mast lighting and retaining wall inspection reports.
• Assist with review of Special Hauling Permits in HOOCS; about 500 permits yearly.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Field reviews

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Duties Description

The position plays a critical role in the New York State bridge inspection program that requires biennial (every two years) inspections of all publicly owned highway bridges to ensure safety. The program is mandated by Federal and State law to protect public safety and requires a Quality Control Engineer (QCE) to review all inspection reports and certify that quality control has been completed. The candidate may also assist with other assignments within the Infrastructure Inspection Bureau including Special Hauling Permit Review. The candidate should have at least five (5) years of recent experience in bridge design, construction, inspection or other bridge engineering-related experience.

• Review Bridge Inspection reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual. Approximately 200 reports are reviewed each year. Completed reports must be submitted to NYSDOT in compliance with FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
• Perform field reviews of inspection teams to ensure compliance with all applicable State and Federal Regulations.
• Review Structural and Safety Flags issued during Inspections for accuracy and consistency. Approximately 150 flags are issued each year.
• Review Overhead Sign Structure (OSS), Large Culvert, High Mast Lighting and Retaining Wall Inspection Reports.
• Assist with review of Special Hauling Permits in the Highway Oversize Overweight Credentialing System (HOOCS). Approximately 500 permits are reviewed annually.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1* of the NYS Civil Service Law.

• All transfer candidates are required to have a NYS Professional Engineer’s license with current registration.

NY HELPS Qualifications

A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

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, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments

This is a Unit 2 (CSEA) position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

We offer FREE onsite employee parking.

Our telecommuting program offers up to 20% (two days per pay period) upon completion of at least three months of satisfactory performance. Additional policy guidelines and work hours may be discussed during the interview.

Additional Pay Information

The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:

Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $105,392 up to Job Rate $123,208.

Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000.

Eligibility For Employment

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at [e-mail] or call [phone].