Project Engineer, Design and Construction

Must have filed for Assistant Civil Engineer Civil Service Exam # 7006. Filing ended on 7/21/2006.

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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 a self-motivated and ambitious Project Engineer to assist in creating safer streets through the development and enhancement of pedestrian facilities and plazas cycling networks and transit networks which aim to reduce preventable injuries and deaths using various design measures such as motor vehicle traffic calming and road diets. The selected candidate will report to the Borough Director of Design and develop Street Improvement Projects (SIPs) with a focus on cycling and micromobility facilities. Key responsibilities will include conducting field investigations and site measurements developing street designs using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D design software and collaborating with project stakeholders to advance projects from concept development through design and implementation.

Additional responsibilities include reviews of Capital Street design proposals and plans leading design meetings and presenting recommendations to stakeholders. The candidate may be required to act as the Agency Response Tracking System (ARTS) and 311 coordinators for the Borough managing the evaluation and response of cycling and micromobility-related requests including communications with the Borough Commissioner and other stakeholders. Furthermore the candidate may be required to have oversight of the borough markings after pavement resurfacing locations including assignment prioritization and resource allocation to ensure timely installation of markings. The selected candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and inclusively seeking to cultivate continued professional development foster a strong team clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and through written policies reports and correspondence with all stakeholders. The selected candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD for plan development; experience with Civil 3D is preferred. The successful candidate will be responsible for complying with all agency safety policies and procedures contributing to a safe work environment and ensuring that required safety equipment and personal protective gear are always used appropriately.

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 possess a drivers license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position.
AutoCAD experience and a familiarity with AASHTO MUTCD NYC Street Design Manual and NACTO publications.
Knowledge of innovative street design techniques and developing plans that improve safety transit walking and bicycling is desirable.

Work Location:
3300 Northern Boulevard LIC NY

Hours/Shift:
35 Hours / TBD

Additional Information

Must have filed for Assistant Civil Engineer Civil Service Exam # 7006. Filing ended on 7/21/2006.

For more information on NYC Civil Service Exams -

Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $66330 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $76279. This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
External applicants go to and search for Job ID # 785171
Current city employees log into Employee Self Service at and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 785171
No phone calls faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those 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