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U.S. Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

BOB - CIVIL ENGINEER III

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

The Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer III to oversee bridge repair and maintenance projects. The candidate will conduct field visits, perform structural analysis, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supervising repair work.

GovernmentPublic TransportationTransportation

Growth Opportunities

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, 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

Qualification

Civil Engineering ExperienceNew York State PE LicenseBridge Design ExperienceAutoCADMS Office SuiteProfessional CommunicationFormal WritingOrganizational Skills

Required

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

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

Must be organized and be able to effectively and professionally communicate

Must be able to compose formal letters and emails

Preferred

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

In addition to above qualification requirements, 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

Benefits

As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.