BOB-Assistant Civil Engineer
About The Position
Under supervision, serves as an Assistant Civil Engineer in the Bridge Management Section of the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, Inspections, and Operations, Division of Bridges. The Division is responsible for the safety, reliability, and long-term serviceability of New York City’s bridge infrastructure. Within the Division, the Bridge Management Section connects bridge inspection findings, load rating results, asset inventory, maintenance needs, and engineering evaluations with long-term capital planning. The selected candidate will support the Scoping Unit in identifying bridge rehabilitation, replacement, and component rehab needs, and assisting in the development of project scoping documents, cost estimates, capital planning materials, and related budget reports. The selected candidate will assist senior engineering staff in reviewing bridge inspection reports, inventory data, condition ratings, maintenance records, and other available information to help determine project needs and priorities. The position provides valuable exposure to bridge asset management, project scoping, capital program development, budget coordination, and coordination with other bridge units and capital delivery groups.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is highly desirable.
- Strong foundational grasp of structural engineering and basic civil infrastructure concepts.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple technical groups and follow up on required information.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, GIS, AutoCAD, and engineering databases is preferred.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for generating summaries and memos, solid organizational habits, and an ability to collaborate effectively across multiple technical teams.
Responsibilities
- Support the Scoping Unit in identifying bridge rehabilitation, replacement, and component rehab needs.
- Assist in the development of project scoping documents, cost estimates, capital planning materials, and related budget reports.
- Assist senior engineering staff in reviewing bridge inspection reports, inventory data, condition ratings, maintenance records, and other available information to help determine project needs and priorities.
- Connect bridge inspection findings, load rating results, asset inventory, maintenance needs, and engineering evaluations with long-term capital planning.
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
- A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- College savings plan
- Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)
- A tax-deferred savings program
- Access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- 35-hour base work week.
- Job Security
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
