Assistant Civil Engineer
About The Position
The Division of Traffic Operations’ Signals, Street Lighting, Engineering, and Design Unit is seeking motivated candidates to perform responsible work in civil engineering. Candidates will conduct research, investigations, studies, and examinations related to the engineering functions and activities of the agency. Responsibilities include preparing designs and plans using AutoCAD; evaluating contract documents, specifications, working drawings, and other technical materials; and developing estimates of quantities. Candidates will conduct field visits, complete lighting survey projects, and respond to lighting improvement requests to ensure compliance with City standards, IESNA guidelines, and national electrical codes. The successful candidates will coordinate with design consultants and review submitted plans for the development or modification of new and existing signalized intersections and street lighting installations. Additional duties include coordinating electrical service, relocations, and other utility-related requests. Candidate will advise and make recommendations to City and State agencies regarding traffic signal and street lighting projects. They will review and approve shop drawings and catalogue cuts for construction, and maintain records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and inspection data.
Requirements
- Must have filed for the upcoming Assistant Civil Engineer Open - Competitive civil service Exam # 7006 and provide proof of filing.
- A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
- New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York.
- Detail oriented, accurate, and able to demonstrate excellent verbal and strong written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with others and collaborate in a team environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with lighting design software such as Visual Professional, AGi32, and photometric analysis tools.
- Knowledge of Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) recommendations, NEC, NESC, AASHTO, and FHWA standards.
- Ability to read and interpret contract specifications and other technical documents.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research, investigations, studies, and examinations related to the engineering functions and activities of the agency.
- Prepare designs and plans using AutoCAD.
- Evaluate contract documents, specifications, working drawings, and other technical materials.
- Develop estimates of quantities.
- Conduct field visits and complete lighting survey projects.
- Respond to lighting improvement requests to ensure compliance with City standards, IESNA guidelines, and national electrical codes.
- Coordinate with design consultants and review submitted plans for the development or modification of new and existing signalized intersections and street lighting installations.
- Coordinate electrical service, relocations, and other utility-related requests.
- Advise and make recommendations to City and State agencies regarding traffic signal and street lighting projects.
- Review and approve shop drawings and catalogue cuts for construction.
- Maintain records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and inspection data.
Benefits
- Federal loan forgiveness programs
- State repayment assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
