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New York State Thruway Authority

Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) (NY HELPS)

New York State Thruway Authority, Albany, New York, United States

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Job Description

Join the New York State Thruway Authority as a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) (NY HELPS). Responsibilities

Perform level 1 load ratings of bridges undergoing rehabilitation or replacement. Perform and/or oversee level 1 load ratings on all large structures, including the Mario M. Cuomo Bridges, Catskill, Kaaterskill, Castleton, Normanskill, and Grand Island Bridges. Perform, QC, and QA level 2 in-house load rating by creating, managing, or updating XML files using VIRTIS and BDIS. Produce level 2 cover page and summary sheet. Upload all updated XML files into the NYSDOT system for federal submission. Provide training to load rating QC and QA engineers, in-house and consultant TLs and ATLs as needed. Assist HQ Bridge Inspection Unit in processing special hauling permits. Evaluate and respond to bridge safety inspection engineers and division bridge engineers requests for load analyses. Evaluate the extent of damage to structural members damaged by vehicle impacts. Perform, QC, and QA on remaining fatigue life analyses for special emphasis inspection details. Perform level 1 or level 2 load ratings due to installation of utility lines. Perform load rating for any bridges that may require load posting. Manage consultants performing level 2 load ratings for the bridge inspection program. Qualifications

Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service to a Grade 23 or above, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS 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 in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, or related fields. One year of full-time qualifying engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. Additional Information

The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance. We offer FREE onsite employee parking. The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay, with a base pay range from $85,161 to $119,619, and recruitment and retention pay of $7,000. The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply.

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