PRP - Pedestrian Ramp Engineer

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Transportation, Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM), is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on pedestrian ramp design and ADA compliance citywide.

You will evaluate existing ramps, develop accessible design solutions, review plans for ADA compliance, coordinate with internal DOT units and external partners, conduct site visits, and manage ramp contracts through the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Requires a civil engineering degree and relevant professional experience.
• Roadway reconstruction experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with NYC infrastructure and ADA requirements is preferred.
• Excellent computer and communication skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing pedestrian ramps for safety and ADA compliance.
• Develop accessible, ADA-compliant design solutions and grade geometry.
• Review project plans for ADA and standards compliance.
• Coordinate with DOT units, external agencies, contractors, and the public.
• Identify design issues and resolve technical infeasibilities.
• Conduct site visits related to ramp design and construction.
• Manage pedestrian ramp contracts through the project lifecycle.
• Oversee scope, budgets, and schedules; identify risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Civil engineering

Attention to detail

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the City. The Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP), a unit within SIM, is committed to providing pedestrian (curb) ramps citywide that meet applicable accessibility laws and guidelines. Pedestrian ramps are a critical component in providing safe and accessible means of travel throughout New York City. Pedestrian ramps provide access on and off our streets and sidewalk and are an essential tool for all pedestrians, especially aging New Yorkers and persons with disabilities.

PRP is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative engineering team. This team is responsible for the design and management of pedestrian ramp projects; design review for a variety of capital reconstruction initiatives; development of inspection criteria; construction quality assurance and quality control technical assistance; and the tracking of pedestrian ramps data and ADA compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout the city right-of way.

Under the supervision of a Senior Manager/Licensed Engineer, the selected candidate will:

• Evaluate existing pedestrian ramps
• Develop accessible, ADA-compliant design solutions, including geometric layout and grading.
• Review project plans for compliance with the ADA and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with internal DOT units, external agencies, contractors, consultants, vendors, and members of the public to ensure successful implementation of accessibility requirements.
• Identify and resolve design issues, answer accessibility-related questions and assess technical infeasibilities
• Conduct and participate in site visits related to pedestrian ramps design and construction.
• Manage pedestrian ramp contracts throughout the project life cycle.

In coordination with NYC DDC, the Engineering Team applies its technical and project management expertise to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and within scope.

• Overseeing the preparation of the project scope
• Conducting initial and recurring evaluation of project budgets
• Monitoring and assessing project schedules
• Identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to support successful project completion.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

• Experience related to roadway reconstruction engineering and/or construction is preferred.
• Familiarity with NYC infrastructure projects and American’s with Disabilities Act preferred.
• Excellent computer and communication skills are desired.

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.