BOB- Civil Engineer

civil service title – civil engineer i

* in order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or be reachable on the open-competitive civil service list.

serve as project engineer in the bureau of capital design and construction in the division of bridges. The selected candidate will work on bridge capital design or construction projects in the roadway bridges group. The job may include some or all of the following tasks: direct all functions during the design and/or construction phase of a bridge reconstruction/rehabilitation project with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative;

analyze complex civil engineering projects to determine requirements, uncertainties and constraints; lead a variety of tasks requiring the ability to multitask and work in the multidisciplinary environment; review consultant submissions during the design phase such as plans, specifications, cost estimates and environmental documents as well as consultant invoices, project schedule and possible change orders; coordinate with divisions within nycdot as well as other agencies such as nysdot, fhwa, nycdpr, and other external agencies;

attend meetings in the field or coordinate with contractors or other field personnel to resolve issues that may arise during construction; manage project schedule; utilize the contract & project management system (cpms) for rating approval and process invoices; analyze and manage risks and issues; use passport to process contract change requests; check in fms 2 and fms3 to ensure the projects have sufficient funds;

update project schedule in pwa; manage and resolve project issues; take a proactive approach to project risk management and perform other related duties.

ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Knowledge of current civil engineering design and construction practices and techniques in the bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction. Ability and capable of multitasking and working with multidisciplinary teams.

55 water st, manhattan, 10041

8:00am - 4:00pm

resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: for city employees only, go to employee self service (ess), careers, and search for job # 766679. For other applicants, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and search for job # 766679. Appointments are subject to omb approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

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(1) four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) 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 master’s 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.

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.

as a prospective employee of the city of new york, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the u.s. Department of education’s website at .

new york city residency is not required for this position.

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.