Transit Development Subject Matter Expert, Design and Construction

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a Transit Development (TD) SME to focus on bus priority treatments and street design across New York City. The role reports to the Director of Design for Policy and Guidance and serves as both technical resource and designer for TPM, D&C, and Design Unit.

The role includes coordinating with TD unit, researching best practices with organizations such as NACTO, and developing bus-priority street designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research and apply bus priority treatments for NYC street design projects.
• Develop NYC-specific design details and coordinate with borough staff.
• Prepare concrete construction plans and review engineering plans.
• Collaborate with TD unit, MTA, and external partners on design review.

Skills

Driver's license (NY)

Excellent communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

New York State PE license

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

The Transportation Planning and Management Division (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. TPM's Design & Construction (D&C) unit has professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways. We draw on expertise and talent of Civil Engineers, Urban Designers, Planners, Asset Managers, Inspectors, Administrators, Analysts, and others to evolve and maintain the curb geometry and street plans for all NYC's 6300+ miles of roads, create and maintain official pavement marking and concrete island plans, and oversee the application and refurbishment of NYC's 250+ million linear feet of pavement markings (stripes, messages, colored surface treatments for bus/bike/plaza, etc.).

D&C seeks to hire a self-motivated and ambitious candidate to serve as a Transit Development (TD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to focus on research and application of best practice bus priority treatments for street design projects across New York City. The selected candidate will report to the Director of Design for Policy and Guidance and serve as both a technical resource and designer for the Borough Directors within the TPM, D&C, and Design Unit.

The responsibilities of the SME will include working closely with the TD unit to understand their broader bus priority goals, conducting research with organizations such as NACTO, developing design details specific to NYC applications, providing presentations or training sessions to other design staff, developing bus priority street designs using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D engineering design software, preparing concrete construction plans for bus boarding islands, assembling submission packages for Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) External Partner Program (EPP) review process, and reviewing engineering design plans developed by borough project engineers in coordination with the respective Borough Director of Design.

Additional responsibilities include review of Capital Street and highway proposals and plans, engineering design analyses, presenting engineering judgement and recommendations for street and highway designs, and other stakeholder requests. The selected candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development, foster a strong team, clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and through written policies, reports, and correspondence with all stakeholders. The selected candidate is expected to be well-versed in AutoCAD for plan development, with experience in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D recommended. As well as ensuring adherence to all agency safety rules and regulations in creating a safe work environment for themselves and colleagues, ensuring all safety equipment and gear are used and worn properly where and when required.

NYC DOT's 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.

Preferred Skills

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 the duration of employment in this position.

Familiarity with street design standards and guidance from FHWA, MUTCD, NYCDOT, AASHTO, NACTO, and NYSDOT.

Knowledge of innovative street design techniques.

Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Proactive and collaborative work style; Strong organizational, communication, administrative, writing, and presentation skills; Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environment; and easily adaptable to changing technologies.

Work Location:
33-00 Northern Blvd, LIC, 11101

Hours/Shift

35 / TBD

Additional Information

This position is eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. For information on NYC Civil Service, please visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/apply-for-a-city-job.page.

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 who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position.

Familiarity with street design standards and guidance from FHWA, MUTCD, NYCDOT, AASHTO, NACTO, and NYSDOT.

Knowledge of innovative street design techniques.

Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Proactive and collaborative work style Strong organizational, communication, administrative, writing, and presentation skills Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environment and easily adaptable to changing technologies.

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.