New York State Thruway Authority · 6 days ago
Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) (NY HELPS)
The New York State Thruway Authority is seeking a Professional Engineer 1 to function as a Team Leader in Structure Inspection within Engineering Services. The role involves managing structural and safety inspections of various transportation structures and ensuring compliance with inspection standards.
GovernmentNon ProfitTransportation
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
Qualification
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 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
Preferred
At least 3 years of bridge experience in design, construction, inspection, or other bridge engineering work
At least 3 months NBIS bridge inspection field experience
FHWA Approved Bridge Inspection Training
NSTM (Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members) Certification
Benefits
Paid time off
Sick leave incentive
Membership to the NYS Retirement System
90% tuition assistance
FREE onsite employee parking
Telecommuting program offers up to 20% (two days per pay period) upon completion of at least three months of satisfactory performance
Company
New York State Thruway Authority
New York State Thruway Authority provides government adminstration services.
Funding
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