Cwc - Assistant Civil Engineer

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or must have filed for, passed and be reachable on the civil service list, exam #5015, and provide proof of filing, or be eligible under the 55a program.

The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the city. The Citywide Concrete Unit supports the agency’s goal to enhance, rehabilitate, and maintain the City’s infrastructure by acting as the agency’s primary construction unit. We employ dedicated engineers, managers, support staff, laborers and adopt cost‑savings and efficiency, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and service to safety and quality.

• Perform field layouts for refuge islands, medians and neckdowns as part of Street Improvement Projects and sidewalk corners for pedestrian ramp upgrades.
• Ensure construction of projects complies with federal ADA, NYS and NYC specifications and standards, NYC zoning laws, and site‑specific or typical MPTs.
• Estimate project costs and durations ahead of start, with some supervision.
• Study proposed in‑house construction projects—including medians, refuge islands, pedestrian ramps, neckdowns, sidewalk extensions—for constructability, drainage concerns and compliance to standards.
• Monitor construction progress of various in‑house concrete projects.
• Communicate to crew design details and impromptu changes to comply with drawings and standards efficiently.
• Keep accurate written and photographic records of construction progress.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports related to construction progress.
• Review and comment on site‑specific MPTs for Street Improvement Projects.
• Attend implementation meetings for upcoming Street Improvement Projects along with other parties to discuss project details.
• Coordinate with other units to identify potential issues and resolve conflicts related to project scope.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full‑time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master’s degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

• Preference will be given to a candidate who possesses a driver’s license valid in the state of New York.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.