BOB- Assistant Mechanical Engineer

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $66,330 - $99,528 • Onsite

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. This role involves performing engineering project management and trades field work under the supervision of senior engineers. Responsibilities include flag repair work, field visits, inspections, and responding to emergencies. The position also requires completing reports and assisting in other office work as directed by engineers. The role is part of the Movable Bridge Electro-Mechanical unit, which maintains, operates, and conducts preventive maintenance (PM) on 23 movable bridges citywide and 4 Fixed East River Bridges. These bridges require continuous monitoring, inspection, and analysis of all electromechanical systems around the clock to preserve on-demand and safe operation for pedestrian, vehicular, and marine traffic. The maintenance program focuses on critical preventive maintenance on various bridges across NYC, performed by contractors and in-house crews.

Requirements

• Serving permanently in the title, or be reachable on the open-competitive list.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform inspections in all weather conditions which will include nights and weekends.
• A strong background in AutoCAD and MS office suite is required.
• Ability to drive city owned vehicle, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering project management & trades field work under supervision of senior engineers.
• Perform flag repair work, field visit, inspections & respond to emergencies.
• Complete reports and assist in other office work as directed by the engineers.
• Work at Movable Bridge Electro-Mechanical unit maintains, operates, and conducts PM on 23 movable bridges citywide and 4 Fixed East River Bridges.
• Perform critical preventive maintenance on different east river and movable bridges across NYC.

What This Job Offers

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