BOB- Project Engineer
About The Position
The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. Serves as an Assistant Civil Engineer in Engineering Review section of Engineering Review and Support Bureau, Division of Bridges. Under supervision, will review City-let Bridge design and Retaining Wall projects including design drawings and design calculations at various phases of design and construction to ensure compliance with City, State and Federal Standards. Reviews private development projects, other public agencies projects and any proposed construction work which are within close proximity of City-owned bridge structure and assesses potential impacts on the bridge structure. Performs field inspection of bridge structures and retaining walls to assess the condition and attends the site meeting as required. Reviews invoices prepared by consultants. The selected engineer will be flexible to work on fully or any of the tasks described above depending upon the workload. And performs other Engineering Review related duties if assigned.
Requirements
- Serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or 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
- Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
- Possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this title.
Responsibilities
- Review City-let Bridge design and Retaining Wall projects including design drawings and design calculations at various phases of design and construction to ensure compliance with City, State and Federal Standards.
- Review private development projects, other public agencies projects and any proposed construction work which are within close proximity of City-owned bridge structure and assesses potential impacts on the bridge structure.
- Perform field inspection of bridge structures and retaining walls to assess the condition.
- Attend site meetings as required.
- Review invoices prepared by consultants.
- Perform other Engineering Review related duties if assigned.
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- College savings plan
- Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)
- 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
