Professional Engineer ; Civil​/Transportation; NYHELPS

The NYSDOT Office of Structures is looking for qualified candidates to join the Structures Design Bureau in Albany, NY. As a member of the Structures Design Bureau, you will play a crucial role in designing, analyzing, and overseeing bridge replacement projects throughout New York State.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate bridge designs into complete transportation infrastructure projects.
• Perform structural analysis, including those of high degree of complexity relating to the design, estimating, and preparation of contract documents for replacement bridge projects and rehabilitation projects utilizing the Department’s software tools.
• Investigate and provide fast‑track repair design and details for unanticipated or emergency structural conditions across the state.
• Prepare detailed structural drawings, specifications, and estimates for bridge projects.
• Develop and manage Building Information Models (BIM) for bridge projects.
• Perform field inspections and work on necessary reports in preparation of producing contract documents for structure rehabilitations.
• Seal and sign all structural designs performed.
• Participate in training activities to further individual knowledge and expertise in bridge engineering, as well as providing training for less experienced staff.
• Stay updated in industry advances and innovations.
• Provide engineering expertise to special assignments within the Office of Structures.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

• Either a New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration and a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher; or a license and current registration and one year of full‑time qualifying engineering experience.
• 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.

Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

The starting salary for this position is $98,298, comprising a base salary of $91,298 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000. The maximum compensation is $122,252, comprising a standard job rate of $115,252 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000. In addition, a Mid‑Hudson Adjustment of $2,000 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 may also apply depending on the location of the position.

DOT is an equal‑opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99‑603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. The Department will not sponsor a non‑immigrant for a temporary employment visa, OPT STEM, or for permanent residence.