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New York State Thruway Authority · 2 weeks ago

Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) (NY HELPS)

Albany, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $123K/yr

5+ years exp

The New York State Thruway Authority is responsible for maintaining public safety through its bridge inspection program. The Professional Engineer 1 will play a critical role in reviewing bridge inspection reports and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

GovernmentNon ProfitTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review Bridge Inspection reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual. Approximately 200 reports are reviewed each year. Completed reports must be submitted to NYSDOT in compliance with FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS)

Perform field reviews of inspection teams to ensure compliance with all applicable State and Federal Regulations

Review Structural and Safety Flags issued during Inspections for accuracy and consistency. Approximately 150 flags are issued each year

Review Overhead Sign Structure (OSS), Large Culvert, High Mast Lighting and Retaining Wall Inspection Reports

Assist with review of Special Hauling Permits in the Highway Oversize Overweight Credentialing System (HOOCS). Approximately 500 permits are reviewed annually

Qualification

New York State Professional Engineer's licenseCivil Engineering degreeBridge inspection experienceTransportation engineering experienceQuality control reviewField review complianceSoft skills

Required

Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS 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

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority