BOB-Assistant Team Leader

Civil Service Title – Assistant Civil Engineer

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges, tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring public safety and mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction and maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and conduct quality assurance on some of the City’s most iconic and complex projects.

Job Location:

30-30 Thomson Ave, Queens, 11001

Hours:

35

• Serve as a Senior Bridge Inspector in the Bridge Inspection & Management unit of the Bureau of Maintenance, Inspection, and Operations.
• Conduct in-depth, routine, special and emergency inspections of elevated structures—including bridges, tunnels and retaining walls—using equipment such as bucket truck, man‑lift, ladder and snooper in all weather conditions.
• Prepare bridge condition sketches and produce detailed inspection reports per New York State bridge inspection standards.
• Identify and prioritize potential hazards, and prepare structural and safety flags with all necessary plans, drawings and technical specifications.
• Drive an inspection van for fieldwork and may assist the Director of Bridge Inspection with office‑related bridge inspection work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including occasional work evenings, nights and weekends.

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

• Ability to perform inspections in all weather conditions, including nights and weekends.
• Strong background in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of New York with no restrictions, and ability to drive city‑owned vehicles.

55(a) Program – This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the program. Applicants should indicate this on their resume and cover letter.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Prospective employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

Salary: $66,330.00 – $99,528.00