Project Engineer, D&C

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

3h

About The Position

To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or reachable on the list. Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include roadway project planning, roadway design, technical analysis, maintenance of street signs, transit development, freight mobility, and roadway markings. TPM’s Design & Construction (D&C) unit has professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways. We draw on expertise and talent of Civil Engineers, Urban Designers, Planners, Asset Managers, Inspectors, Administrators, Analysts, and others to evolve and maintain the curb geometry and street plans for all NYC’s 6300+ miles of roads, create and maintain official pavement marking and concrete island plans, and oversee the application and refurbishment of NYC’s 250+ million linear feet of pavement markings (stripes, messages, colored surface treatments for bus/bike/plaza, etc.). D&C seeks to hire self-motivated and ambitious Assistant Civil Engineering (ACE) candidates to support the development of Street Improvement Projects that enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and motor vehicles. These positions will focus on incorporating proven safety treatments, including “hardened daylighting” at intersections, to improve visibility for all users. Under the guidance of senior staff, Project Engineers will collaborate with internal units to address identified safety concerns and be responsible for preparing drawings and details using AutoCAD, performing street design work of moderate difficulty and responsibility, and assisting with research, investigations, or studies related to street design functions or activities. Project Engineers will also participate in meetings and conduct other related duties. Field work may be required to determine field conditions and design constructability in order to refine conceptual designs. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, accurate, capable team players, and possess excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving safety, accessibility, and mobility throughout New York City. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or reachable on the list.
• Detail-oriented
• Accurate
• Capable team players
• Excellent communication skills
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess a driver’s license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GUIDESign, AutoTurn, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, NYC Street Design Manual, and NACTO publications.
• Excellent writing and oral skills are preferred.
• Those candidates interested in this position will be asked to work collaboratively, to cultivate continued professional development, use state-of-the-practice technology for plan development, and to effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drawings and details using AutoCAD
• Performing street design work of moderate difficulty and responsibility
• Assisting with research, investigations, or studies related to street design functions or activities
• Participate in meetings
• Conduct other related duties
• Field work may be required to determine field conditions and design constructability in order to refine conceptual designs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees