BOB-Team Leader

City of New York • New York City, NY

4d • Hybrid

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 position will report to the Bridge Inspections unit, and will serve as a team leader and quality control engineer in the Bridge Inspection & Management unit of the Bureau of Maintenance, Inspection, and Operations. The job requires inspecting elevated structures over roadways, railroads, and water, as well as tunnels, in a confined space, using equipment such as a bucket truck, man-lift, ladder, and snooper in all weather conditions. The position requires an employee to drive an inspection van for fieldwork. May assist the Director of Bridge Inspection in the office with bridge inspection-related work. May be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Performs other related duties.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License.
• Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
• Individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III.

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 are required.
• Ability to drive city owned vehicle.
• A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York which may be required for certain assignments and have no restriction for field work.
• A NYS PE License with a Civil Engineering Degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team leader and quality control engineer in the Bridge Inspection & Management unit of the Bureau of Maintenance, Inspection, and Operations.
• Perform In-depth, routine, special, and emergency inspections using a variety of equipment and tools.
• Inspect elevated structures over roadways, railroads, and water, as well as tunnels, in a confined space, using equipment such as a bucket truck, man-lift, ladder, and snooper in all weather conditions.
• Prepare bridge condition sketches for thorough documentation.
• Produce bridge inspection reports per the accepted New York State bridge inspection standards.
• Identify and prioritize potential hazards.
• Prepare structural and safety flags with all necessary plans, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Drive an inspection van for fieldwork.
• Assist the Director of Bridge Inspection in the office with bridge inspection-related work.
• Work evenings, nights, and weekends as required.
• Perform other related duties.

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

What This Job Offers

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