Professional Engineer ; Civil​/Transportation

Duties Description

Under the direction of a Professional Engineer the incumbent will function as Syracuse Division Team Leader in Structure Inspection within Engineering Services.

• Perform and manage the structural and safety inspections of bridges, overhead signs/high mast lighting, bridge culverts, retaining walls and gantries for both in house and consultant personnel.
• Complete field inspections in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards, NYSTA policies, and when applicable, NYSDOT policies.
• Access structures via various methods (ladder, platform, aerial lifts, UBIU).
• Generate structure inspection reports.
• Compile schedules and coordinate traffic control.
• Update structure inventory and perform any other tasks necessary to ensure the delivery of the structure inspection program for the NYSTA.
• Perform ICA and other duties as assigned.

Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1
* of the Civil Service Law.

All transfer candidates are required to have a NYS Professional Engineer’s license with current registration.

A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

Qualifying degrees:
Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and 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 with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Approved Bridge Inspection Training, Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) Certification.

This is a CSEA position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

We offer FREE onsite employee parking.

Remote work availability and hours will be discussed at time of interview.

The salary range for this position comprises all applicable annual components of pay which includes:
Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $87,716 up to Job Rate $123,208. Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000.

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority.

If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement  or call .