BOB- Civil Engineer I

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • $78,740 - $114,033 • Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as a Project Engineer in the Bureau of Capital Design and Construction within the Division of Bridges, working 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, exercising independent judgment and initiative, and analyzing complex civil engineering projects to identify requirements, uncertainties, and constraints. The position may involve leading varied tasks in a multidisciplinary environment; reviewing consultant plans, specifications, cost estimates, environmental documents, invoices, schedules, and potential change orders; and coordinating document reviews with NYCDOT divisions and external agencies. The engineer also attends field meetings and coordinates with contractors or field personnel to resolve construction issues. Project administration includes schedule, risk, issue, funding, invoice, rating approval, and contract-change-request management using CPMS, PASSPort, FMS 2, FMS 3, and PWA. Other related duties may be assigned.

The position is located at 55 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10041, with stated hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The agency notes a 35-hour base work week and says employees may be able to work from home up to two days per week, depending on the position.

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.
• A 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.

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 and work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Review consultant submissions, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, environmental documents, invoices, project schedules, and potential change orders.
• Coordinate reviews with NYCDOT divisions and external agencies, including NYSDOT, FHWA, and NYCDPR.
• Attend field meetings and coordinate with contractors or other 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, taking a proactive approach to risk management.
• Manage and resolve project issues.
• Perform other related duties.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states it saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position's associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• College savings plan.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Wellness programs.
• Potential work-from-home flexibility of up to two days per week, depending on the position.
• Job security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed