Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation)
About The Position
Under the direction of a Professional Engineer the incumbent will function as Syracuse Division Team Leader in Structure Inspection within Engineering Services. Incumbents will perform the following engineering and engineering related duties: Performing and managing the structural and safety inspections of bridges, overhead signs / high mast lighting, bridge culverts, retaining walls and gantries for both in house and consultant personnel. Complete field inspections in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards, NYSTA policies, and when applicable, NYSDOT policies. Access structures via various methods (ladder, platform, aerial lifts, UBIU) Generation of structure inspection reports Compile schedules and coordinate traffic control Complete structure inventory updates any other tasks deemed necessary to ensure the sufficient delivery of the structure inspection program for the NYSTA. Perform ICS and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
- All transfer candidates are required to have a NYS Professional Engineer's license with current registration.
- A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
- Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
- Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.
Nice To Haves
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Approved Bridge Inspection Training
- Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) Certification.
Responsibilities
- Performing and managing the structural and safety inspections of bridges, overhead signs / high mast lighting, bridge culverts, retaining walls and gantries for both in house and consultant personnel.
- Complete field inspections in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards, NYSTA policies, and when applicable, NYSDOT policies.
- Access structures via various methods (ladder, platform, aerial lifts, UBIU)
- Generation of structure inspection reports
- Compile schedules and coordinate traffic control
- Complete structure inventory updates any other tasks deemed necessary to ensure the sufficient delivery of the structure inspection program for the NYSTA.
- Perform ICS and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- paid time off
- sick leave incentive
- membership to the NYS Retirement System
- 90% tuition assistance
- FREE onsite employee parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
