BOB- Civil Engineer I

City of New York•New York City, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as a Project Engineer in the Bureau of Capital Design and Construction, Division of Bridges. The selected candidate will work on bridge capital design or construction projects in the Roadway Bridges group. The role involves directing functions during the design and/or construction phases of bridge reconstruction or rehabilitation projects, with latitude to exercise independent judgment and initiative. It includes analyzing complex civil engineering projects to identify requirements, uncertainties, and constraints, and may involve leading multiple tasks in a multidisciplinary environment. The position may include reviewing consultant design submissions, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, and environmental documents, as well as invoices, project schedules, and potential change orders. Reviews may require coordination with NYCDOT divisions and external agencies, including NYSDOT, FHWA, and NYCDPR. The Project Engineer attends field meetings and coordinates with contractors or field personnel to address construction issues; manages schedules, risks, and project issues; and processes project and financial actions using CPMS, PASSPort, FMS 2, FMS 3, and PWA. Other related duties may be assigned. The work location is 55 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10041. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A work-from-home policy may allow up to two days per week at home, depending on the position. The position supports the safety of New York City's bridges and other infrastructure for pedestrians and motorists.

Requirements

Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; a master's degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Valid New York State Professional Engineer's License, which must be maintained throughout employment.
For placement in Assignment Levels II and III, at least one year within the last three years as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring additional, specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of the required civil engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Direct functions during the design and/or construction phases of bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation projects.
Analyze complex civil engineering projects to determine requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.
Lead tasks that may require multitasking and work in a multidisciplinary environment.
Review consultant submissions, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, and environmental documents.
Review consultant invoices, project schedules, and potential change orders.
Coordinate document reviews with NYCDOT divisions and external agencies, including NYSDOT, FHWA, and NYCDPR.
Attend field meetings and coordinate with contractors or field personnel to resolve construction issues.
Manage project schedules and update schedules in PWA.
Use CPMS for rating approval and invoice processing.
Use PASSPort to process contract change requests.
Check FMS 2 and FMS 3 to ensure projects have sufficient funds.
Analyze and manage project risks and issues, and take a proactive approach to risk management.
Perform other related duties.

Benefits

Premium-free health insurance plan, described as saving employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union or benefit fund.
Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
College savings plan.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Tax-deferred savings program.
Wellness programs.
Potential to work from home up to two days during the week, depending on the position.
35-hour base work week.
Job security.