ACE – Overhead Sign Structures, D&C

*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer or be reachable on Assistant Civil Engineer civil service list or be eligible under the 55-a Program. ***

Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the Citys streets supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living working and doing business in New York City. The Divisions responsibilities include roadway project planning roadway design technical analysis maintenance of street signs transit development freight mobility and roadway markings. TPMs Design & Construction (D&C) unit has professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways. We draw on expertise and talent of Civil Engineers Urban Designers Planners Asset Managers Inspectors Administrators Analysts and others to evolve and maintain the curb geometry and street plans for all NYCs 6300 miles of roads create and maintain official pavement marking and concrete island plans and oversee the application and refurbishment of NYCs 250 million linear feet of pavement markings (stripes messages colored surface treatments for bus/bike/plaza etc.).

D&C seeks to hire self-motivated and ambitious candidates to assist in improving safety through review and design of Overhead Sign Structure (OSS) messages along limited access roadways in New York City. Candidates selected to be Assistant Civil Engineers within D&C will respond to requests from other divisions within NYCDOT and NYSDOT to determine if OSS locations and messages meet the requirements of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and meet the needs of the traveling public. The Assistant Civil Engineers will work collaboratively with others in the D&C Unit to evaluate the feasibility of ground-mounted signs as alternatives to OSS design replacement sign panels to comply with the latest Federal standards and site-specific needs and assemble contract plans designs specifications notes proposals and estimates for independent contracts or integration into other suitable contracts.

The Department of Transportations (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

Preferred Skills:
Preference will be given to candidate who posses a drivers valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position.
Proficiency in AutoCAD GUIDESign AutoTurn and Microsoft Office Suite. A familiarity with AASHTO MUTCD NYC Street Design Manual and NACTO publications.
Excellent writing and oral skills preferred.

Additional Information:
Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $ 66330 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $ 76279 *** To be considered for this position candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Asst. Civil Engineer or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam Nos. 5015***. This position is eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. Those candidates interested in this position will be asked to work collaboratively to cultivate continued professional development use state of practice technology for plan development and to effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders.

Work Location:
33-00 Northern Blvd LIC 11101

Hours/Shift:
35 Hours/ To Be Determined

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to and search for the Job ID number # 717246
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID # 717246
No phone calls faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT visit us at: CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Masters degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

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 protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time