SW - ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead sidewalk ramp upgrade and new installation contracts under the Sidewalk Program. You will supervise engineering staff, prepare reports for upper management, and assess constructability for pedestrian ramps in NYC projects.

The role requires a NYS Professional Engineer license and four years of civil engineering experience; a master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time civil engineering experience.
• New York State Professional Engineer license required; active registration maintained.
• Master's degree in civil engineering may substitute one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sidewalk Program oversee sidewalk ramp upgrade and new installation contracts.
• Supervise engineering staff and create reports for upper management.
• Audit tasks performed by junior civil engineers and interns.
• Review designs, plans, and contract specifications.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Education

Professional Engineer (NY) license

Job description

• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $100,000 to $125,000
• Compensation: USD 78,740 - USD 114,033

Job Description

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. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

The mission of the Sidewalk Program is to support the agency’s goal by providing for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people by making sidewalks safe and accessible for all pedestrians.

• Assist the Department of Transportation (DOT) Sidewalk Program oversee the pedestrian ramp upgrade and new installation contracts managed by the Department of Design and Construction (DDC).
• Supervise engineering staff.
• Create engineer related reports for upper management.
• Assess the constructability of corners to determine if pedestrian ramps can be installed with the upgrade and new installation contracts.
• Assess if temporary asphalt ramps can be installed until a permanent solution is available.
• Audit tasks performed by the Assistant Civil Engineers and Civil Engineer Interns.
• Perform mark-outs for high priority and complex locations.
• Work closely with consultant engineers and inspectors to resolve daily issues and questions from DDC.
• Attends progress meetings to address issues that are not resolved.
• Reviews designs, plans, and contract specifications/scopes.

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Qualifications

1. Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
2. A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1\" above.

Special Note:

In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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.