City of New York
CIVIL ENGINEER III
CIVIL ENGINEER III.
Job Description The Candidate will report directly to the Supervisor of the unit. They will conduct field visits to identify deficient structural conditions, perform structural analysis, prepare design plans, and determine scope of work. The engineer will create detailed sketches and design repair protocols, maintain an up‑to‑date record of outstanding repair requests, ensure timely repairs according to the urgency of the flag condition, and routinely communicate with relevant DOT units and contractors to follow up on the status of repair requests and complete repairs as per the NYS DOT Bridge Inspection Manual guidelines and the NYSDOT OSS Inventory and Inspection manual.
Responsibilities include supervising coordination of repair request work with external units, agency divisions, and governmental entities, confirming that repairs comply with required codes and standards such as the NYS Construction Specifications and Steel Construction Manual, reviewing preliminary capital design drawings for maintainability, and undertaking independent or group field visits in a city vehicle to NYSDOT and NYCDOT‑owned bridges, sign structures, elevated structures, and over‑water crossings. The employee will prepare responses to correspondence, make court appearances, provide affidavits and testimony on behalf of the City, and sign and seal engineering and other official documents.
Director of Capital/Expense‑funded work orders, monitoring inspection of structural flag repair contracts and related items, preparation of contract drawings, specifications, change orders, contract payments, and work orders. Review contractor work schedules and cost estimates, ensuring that all record‑keeping meets state and city requirements. Provide planning, guidance, and review of the work of subordinate engineers and other staff. May be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends and performs other related duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of full‑time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
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 employment.
An accredited master’s degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of required experience.
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.
Preferred Skills
One year of civil engineering experience in bridge design, bridge construction, bridge maintenance, or bridge inspections.
Strong background in AutoCAD, Acrobat, and MS Office suite.
Ability to drive city‑owned vehicle; a valid New York state driver’s license is required.
Organizational skills and effective professional communication.
Ability to compose formal letters and emails.
Additional Information 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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply online at
nyc.gov/studentloans
or
nyc.gov/dcas .
Work Location 55 Water St., Manhattan, 10041
Hours/Shift 35 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.‑4:00 p.m.
How to Apply Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 764279. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 764279. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.
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 assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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Job Description The Candidate will report directly to the Supervisor of the unit. They will conduct field visits to identify deficient structural conditions, perform structural analysis, prepare design plans, and determine scope of work. The engineer will create detailed sketches and design repair protocols, maintain an up‑to‑date record of outstanding repair requests, ensure timely repairs according to the urgency of the flag condition, and routinely communicate with relevant DOT units and contractors to follow up on the status of repair requests and complete repairs as per the NYS DOT Bridge Inspection Manual guidelines and the NYSDOT OSS Inventory and Inspection manual.
Responsibilities include supervising coordination of repair request work with external units, agency divisions, and governmental entities, confirming that repairs comply with required codes and standards such as the NYS Construction Specifications and Steel Construction Manual, reviewing preliminary capital design drawings for maintainability, and undertaking independent or group field visits in a city vehicle to NYSDOT and NYCDOT‑owned bridges, sign structures, elevated structures, and over‑water crossings. The employee will prepare responses to correspondence, make court appearances, provide affidavits and testimony on behalf of the City, and sign and seal engineering and other official documents.
Director of Capital/Expense‑funded work orders, monitoring inspection of structural flag repair contracts and related items, preparation of contract drawings, specifications, change orders, contract payments, and work orders. Review contractor work schedules and cost estimates, ensuring that all record‑keeping meets state and city requirements. Provide planning, guidance, and review of the work of subordinate engineers and other staff. May be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends and performs other related duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of full‑time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
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 employment.
An accredited master’s degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of required experience.
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.
Preferred Skills
One year of civil engineering experience in bridge design, bridge construction, bridge maintenance, or bridge inspections.
Strong background in AutoCAD, Acrobat, and MS Office suite.
Ability to drive city‑owned vehicle; a valid New York state driver’s license is required.
Organizational skills and effective professional communication.
Ability to compose formal letters and emails.
Additional Information 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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply online at
nyc.gov/studentloans
or
nyc.gov/dcas .
Work Location 55 Water St., Manhattan, 10041
Hours/Shift 35 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.‑4:00 p.m.
How to Apply Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 764279. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 764279. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.
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 assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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