BOB- Assistant Civil Engineer Job New York New York USA,Engineering

Location: New York

civil service title- assistant civil engineer

in order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or must have filed for the upcoming exam # 7006, and provide proof of filing.

the new york city department of transportation, division of bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the city.

Under supervision, serves as an assistant civil engineer in the bridge management section of the bureau of bridge maintenance, inspections, and operations, division of bridges. The division is responsible for the safety, reliability, and long-term serviceability of new york city’s bridge infrastructure. Within the division, the bridge management section connects bridge inspection findings, load rating results, asset inventory, maintenance needs, and engineering evaluations with long-term capital planning.

The selected candidate will support the scoping unit in identifying bridge rehabilitation, replacement, and component rehab needs, and assisting in the development of project scoping documents, cost estimates, capital planning materials, and related budget reports. The selected candidate will assist senior engineering staff in reviewing bridge inspection reports, inventory data, condition ratings, maintenance records, and other available information to help determine project needs and priorities.

The position provides valuable exposure to bridge asset management, project scoping, capital program development, budget coordination, and coordination with other bridge units and capital delivery groups.

work location

55 water st, manhattan, 10041

hours

8:00am - 4:00pm / monday - friday

other reasons you should work for us:

a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10k annually, per a 2024 assessment.
additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
college savings plan
commuter benefits (pre-tax) a tax-deferred savings program
access to robust wellness programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a city employee
work from home policy: depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
35-hour base work week.
job security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making nycs 4 east river bridges brooklyn, manhattan, williamsburg and queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.

assistant civil engineer - 20210

minimum qualifications

a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

preferred skills

possession of an engineer-in-training (eit) certification is highly desirable.
strong foundational grasp of structural engineering and basic civil infrastructure concepts.
strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
ability to coordinate with multiple technical groups and follow up on required information.
working knowledge of microsoft excel, word, access, gis, autocad, and engineering databases is preferred.
good written and verbal communication skills for generating summaries and memos, solid organizational habits, and an ability to collaborate effectively across multiple technical teams.

55a program

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.

public service loan forgiveness

as a prospective employee of the city of new york, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment…