Assistant Engineer; Civil​/Structural; NY HELPS - VID

Structural Engineering Assistant

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Assist in performing structural engineering duties related to the preparation of structural steel or reinforced concrete designs for new construction of State facilities and rehabilitation/repair of State facilities.
• Prepare structural drawings and details, specifications, estimates, and/or studies for design projects under the direction of licensed staff.
• Coordinate design drawings and related specifications, construction cost estimates, etc., with the other disciplines.
• Assist in scheduling assigned projects according to workload, priorities, and design schedules.
• Assist in the review of reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates prepared by design consultants.
• Assist with the supervision of consultant design work.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including records of meetings, correspondence, and progress.
• Collaborate with senior designers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Assist in review of submittals, respond to contractor Requests for Information, create and/or review Information Bulletins, and provide similar construction administration and observation during the project's construction.
• Assist with supervision of junior staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Operational Needs:

• Travel may be required (approximately 20%).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.

Salary Adjustments for Positions at the Assistant level (not trainee) in Albany:
Geographic pay differential added to hiring salary $7,000.

To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email an Application for Posted Position (ADM 227) OR a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
• Qualifying degrees:
  Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural 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 in the analysis and design of steel framing, concrete framing, concrete foundations and seismic design.

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.