BOB- Assistant Civil Engineer

City of New York • New York City, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), Division of Bridges, is responsible for the lifecycle management of over 800 bridges, tunnels, and 600 retaining walls, ensuring public safety and mobility. Team members contribute to major project designs, construction oversight, maintenance activities, engineering reviews, and quality assurance on complex projects. This role serves as an Assistant Civil Engineer/Project Manager within the QA/Environmental Engineering Unit, focusing on bridge coating, painting, corrosion control, environmental compliance, and quality assurance for NYCDOT bridge projects.

Requirements

• Must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or must have filed for the Assistant Civil Engineer Open-Competitive Exam # 7006, and provide proof of filing.
• 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

• Experience in bridge coating, painting, corrosion control, and environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with AMPP/NACE, SSPC, OSHA, ASTM, NYSDEC, and NYCDEP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee contractor and consultant surface preparation and coating application to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Review and evaluate contractor's submittals, including plans, specifications, environmental protection plans, waste management plans, worker safety plans, surface preparation and painting plans, and paint quality control plans.
• Conduct field inspections and site visits to verify compliance with NYCDOT specifications, coating industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, project documentation, and status updates for management.
• Attend and participate in coating-related project progress meetings, technical review meetings, and coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, coating manufacturers, inspection firms, and other stakeholders to ensure regulatory and technical compliance.
• Manage QA/Environmental Engineering Unit consulting contracts for coating inspection services, including proposal development, bid preparation, budget analysis, contract administration, scheduling, payment verification, and commitment planning.
• Supervise consultants and inspection personnel performing coating inspections and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure proper surface preparation and application of protective coating systems in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Serve as a quality assurance professional focused on corrosion prevention and the long-term durability of bridge structures.
• Enforce compliance with NYCDOT specifications and applicable standards and regulations, including AMPP/NACE, SSPC, OSHA, ASTM, NYSDEC, and NYCDEP requirements.
• Provide oversight of lead paint and coating removal operations, ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, environmental protection measures, lead safety programs, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Report directly to the Director of Environmental Engineering and provide regular project updates, technical analyses, and progress reports.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan
• College savings plan
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)
• Tax-deferred savings program
• Robust Wellness Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level