Civil Engineer I

Serve as a Civil Engineer in the Bureau of Capital Design and Construction in the Division of Bridges. Will work in one of the following groups: East River Bridges, Movable Bridges, Roadways Bridges, or Component Rehabilitation group. The Civil Engineer be responsible for leading a variety of tasks requiring the ability to multitask and work in the multidisciplinary environment. The tasks may include the review of consultant submissions such as plans, specifications, cost estimates and environmental documents as well as consultant invoices, project schedule and possible change orders. The review of the various documents may require coordination with divisions within NYCDOT as well as other agencies such as NYSDOT, FHWA, and NYCDPR etc. The Civil Engineer may also be required to attend meetings in the field or coordinate with contractors or other field personnel to resolve issues that may arise during the study phase of the environmental process and design phase. Depending on the nature of the project and in emergency situations, certain tasks may require field visits on weekends or during overnight hours. Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
• 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.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1” above.

Special Note

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.

Preferred Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. A successful candidate will likely have experience as a task lead on a complex bridge project or manage a smaller bridge project through all phases of project planning, design and construction and capable of multitasking and working with multi-discipline teams.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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