BOB- Civil Engineer I

City of New York•New York City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as Project Engineer in the Bureau of Capital Design and Construction in the Division of Bridges. The selected candidate will work on bridge capital design or construction projects in the Roadway Bridges group. The job may include some or all of the following tasks: Direct all functions during the design and/or construction phase of a bridge reconstruction/rehabilitation projects with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Analyze complex civil engineering projects to determine requirements, uncertainties and constraints. May lead a variety of tasks requiring the ability to multitask and work in the multidisciplinary environment. The tasks may also include the review of consultant submissions during the design phase such as plans, specifications, cost estimates and environmental documents as well as consultant invoices, project schedule and possible change orders. The review of the various documents may require coordination with divisions within NYCDOT as well as other agencies such as NYSDOT, FHWA, NYCDPR, and other external agencies. Attend meetings in the field or coordinate with contractors or other field personnel to resolve issues that may arise during the construction are required. Manage project schedule. Utilize the Contract & Project Management System (CPMS) for rating approval, process invoices. analysis and manage of risks and issues. Use PASSPort to process contract change requests. Check in FMS 2 and FMS3 to ensure the projects have sufficient fund. Update project schedule in PWA. Manage and resolve project issues. Take a proactive approach to project risk management. Perform 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.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE LIST.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Knowledge of current civil engineering design and construction practices and techniques in the bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Ability and capable of multitasking and working with multidiscipline teams.

Responsibilities

Direct all functions during the design and/or construction phase of a bridge reconstruction/rehabilitation projects with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.
Analyze complex civil engineering projects to determine requirements, uncertainties and constraints.
Lead a variety of tasks requiring the ability to multitask and work in the multidisciplinary environment.
Review consultant submissions during the design phase such as plans, specifications, cost estimates and environmental documents as well as consultant invoices, project schedule and possible change orders.
Coordinate with divisions within NYCDOT as well as other agencies such as NYSDOT, FHWA, NYCDPR, and other external agencies.
Attend meetings in the field or coordinate with contractors or other field personnel to resolve issues that may arise during the construction.
Manage project schedule.
Utilize the Contract & Project Management System (CPMS) for rating approval, process invoices, analysis and manage of risks and issues.
Use PASSPort to process contract change requests.
Check in FMS 2 and FMS3 to ensure the projects have sufficient fund.
Update project schedule in PWA.
Manage and resolve project issues.
Take a proactive approach to project risk management.
Perform other related duties.