Transit Development Subject Matter Expert, Design and Construction

The Transportation Planning and Management Division (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 planning street design technical analysis signs transit development freight mobility and markings ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants pedestrians and cyclists. 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 candidate to serve as a Transit Development (TD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to focus on research and application of best practice bus priority treatments for street design projects across New York City. The selected candidate will report to the Director of Design for Policy and Guidance and serve as both a technical resource and designer for the Borough Directors within the TPM D&C and Design Unit.

The responsibilities of the SME will include working closely with the TD unit to understand their broader bus priority goals conducting research with organizations such as NACTO developing design details specific to NYC applications providing presentations or training sessions to other design staff developing bus priority street designs using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D engineering design software preparing concrete construction plans for bus boarding islands assembling submission packages for Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys (MTA) External Partner Program (EPP) review process and reviewing engineering design plans developed by borough project engineers in coordination with the respective Borough Director of Design.

Additional responsibilities include review of Capital Street and highway proposals and plans engineering design analyses presenting engineering judgement and recommendations for street and highway designs and other stakeholder requests. 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 is expected to be well-versed in AutoCAD for plan development with experience in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D recommended. As well as ensuring adherence to all agency safety rules and regulations in creating a safe work environment for themselves and colleagues ensuring all safety equipment and gear are used and worn properly where and when required.

NYC DOTs 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.

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 the duration of employment in this position.
Familiarity with street design standards and guidance from FHWA MUTCD NYCDOT AASHTO NACTO and NYSDOT. Knowledge of innovative street design techniques.
Familiarity with GIS AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite. Proactive and collaborative work style; Strong organizational communication administrative writing and presentation skills; Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environment; and easily adaptable to changing technologies.

Work Location:
33-00 Northern Blvd LIC 11101

Hours/Shift:
35 / TBD

Additional Information
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. For information on NYC Civil Service please visit

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
External applicants go to and search for Job ID # 785175
Current city employees log into Employee Self Service at and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 785175
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.
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Qualifications :

(1) Four (4) years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineers 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.

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