Bob - Civil Engineer III

City of New York•New York City, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Candidate will report directly to the Supervisor of the unit. They will conduct field visits to identify deficient structural conditions, perform structural analysis, prepare design plans and determine scope of work. Create detailed sketches, and designs repair protocols. Maintain an up-to-date record of outstanding repair requests, ensures timely repairs according to the urgency of the flag condition and routinely communicate with relevant DOT units and contractors to follow up on the status of repair requests and complete repairs as per NYS DOT Bridge Inspection Manual guidelines and the NYSDOT OSS Inventory and Inspection manual. Supervise and manage the coordination of repair request work with external units, agency divisions, and governmental entities. Confirm the repairs comply with required codes and standards, such as the NYS Construction Specifications, Steel Construction Manual, and others, as necessary. Review of preliminary (capital) design drawings to ensure future maintainability. The undertaking of independent or group field visits in a city vehicle to NYSDOT and NYCDOT-owned bridges, sign structures, elevated structures, and over water. Preparation of responses to correspondence, making court appearances, provision of affidavits, and testimony on behalf of the City. Sign and seal engineering and other official documents. Directs the implementation of Capital/Expense-funded work orders, monitoring the inspection of structural flag repair contracts and related items. Oversee the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, change orders, contract payments, and work orders. Review of contractor work schedules and cost estimates, ensuring that all record-keeping meets state and city requirements. Planning, guidance, and review of the work of subordinate engineers and other staff. May be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Performs other related duties as necessary.

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.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, 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.

Nice To Haves

To be appointed to a Civil Engineering position in Bridges, candidate must possess one year of civil engineering experience in bridge design, bridge construction, bridge maintenance, or bridge inspections.
Have strong background in AutoCAD, Acrobat and MS office suite.
Ability to drive city owned vehicle. Preference will be given to those with a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in the state of New York which may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment in this position.
Must be organized and be able to effectively and professionally communicate.
Must be able to compose formal letters and emails

Responsibilities

Conduct field visits to identify deficient structural conditions
Perform structural analysis
Prepare design plans and determine scope of work
Create detailed sketches, and designs repair protocols
Maintain an up-to-date record of outstanding repair requests
Ensure timely repairs according to the urgency of the flag condition
Routinely communicate with relevant DOT units and contractors to follow up on the status of repair requests and complete repairs as per NYS DOT Bridge Inspection Manual guidelines and the NYSDOT OSS Inventory and Inspection manual
Supervise and manage the coordination of repair request work with external units, agency divisions, and governmental entities
Confirm the repairs comply with required codes and standards, such as the NYS Construction Specifications, Steel Construction Manual, and others, as necessary
Review of preliminary (capital) design drawings to ensure future maintainability
Undertake independent or group field visits in a city vehicle to NYSDOT and NYCDOT-owned bridges, sign structures, elevated structures, and over water
Prepare responses to correspondence, making court appearances, provision of affidavits, and testimony on behalf of the City
Sign and seal engineering and other official documents
Direct the implementation of Capital/Expense-funded work orders, monitoring the inspection of structural flag repair contracts and related items
Oversee the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, change orders, contract payments, and work orders
Review contractor work schedules and cost estimates, ensuring that all record-keeping meets state and city requirements
Planning, guidance, and review of the work of subordinate engineers and other staff
Perform other related duties as necessary