Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer 3 * IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE WITHIN DOT OR BE REACHABLE ON DOT'S PROMOTIONAL LIST.
Serves as Engineer-in-Charge in the Bridge Management Section of the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, Inspection and Operations, Division of Bridges. The Division is responsible for maintaining the safety, reliability, and long-term serviceability of New York City's bridge infrastructure. Within the Division, Bridge Management plays a central role connecting inspection findings, load rating results, asset inventory data, deterioration modeling, and capital planning to identify structures requiring rehabilitation, replacement, posting, restrictions, or inclusion in future capital programs.
The selected candidate will perform complex analysis of bridge load rating calculations in accordance with load rating policies, procedures and Federal and State load rating directives. Sign and seal the Load Ratings documents. Perform the required structural analysis for the City-Owned Bridges to ensure their safety against the heavy weight Trucks and Cranes. Performs field inspection of bridges to assess the condition and to obtain information for project scoping as part of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of design Consultants. Reviewing budgetary plan for bridges rehabilitation projects. Supervises subordinates in technical and administrative matters as required. The selected engineer will be flexible to work on fully or any of the tasks described above depending upon the workload.
Preferred Skills Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Advanced knowledge of structural engineering and civil infrastructure concepts. Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, NYSDOT Bridge Manual, and NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual is preferred. Knowledge of computer software such as AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD Pro, LARSA, and any other related software programs is preferred.
Work Location 55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041 Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#
(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 masters 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.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Advanced knowledge of structural engineering and civil infrastructure concepts. Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, NYSDOT Bridge Manual, and NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual is preferred. Knowledge of computer software such as AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD Pro, LARSA, and any other related software programs is preferred.
New York City Residency is not required for this position
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Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: 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 position’s 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 and 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 NYC’s 4 East River Bridges – Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.