Transit Development Subject Matter Expert, Design and Construction

The New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include researching best practices with organizations like NACTO, developing NYC-specific design details, delivering training to staff, and preparing bus-priority plans using AutoCAD and Civil

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research and apply best practice bus priority treatments across NYC street projects.
• Develop bus-priority design details for NYC applications.
• Provide presentations/trainings to design staff and coordinate with Borough Directors.
• Prepare bus priority plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Assemble MTA External Partner Program submission packages and review borough designs.
• Review engineering plans with Borough Directors and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Collaborative work style

Education

New York State Professional Engineer License

Master's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

MS Office

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.

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.

Salary range:

$78,740.00 – $107,656.00

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.

Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

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