SW - ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer to oversee sidewalk ramp upgrade projects within the Sidewalk Program. The role requires supervising engineers, preparing reports for management, and assessing constructability for upgrades and new installations.

Responsibilities include auditing junior staff, performing mark-outs at high-priority sites, and collaborating with consultants and inspectors to address daily design and construction questions, with meetings to

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time civil engineering experience.
• Valid New York State Professional Engineer license required.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sidewalk Program oversee pedestrian ramp upgrade and new installation contracts managed by DDC.
• Supervise engineering staff and review progress and quality of work.
• Create engineer reports for upper management and assess constructability of ramps.
• Audit tasks performed by junior engineers and interns and resolve design issues.
• Attend progress meetings and coordinate with consultants and inspectors on daily issues.

Skills

Design experience

Education

New York State Professional Engineer's License

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

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.

The candidate selected to fill this vacancy will be required to perform the following duties:

• 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

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidate with design related experience.

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.