Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Assistant Civil Engineer
$66,330 to $99,528 a year
Posted until November 23, 2026 · posted September 26, 2026
Requirements
Other requirements
Exam
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From ≈ $31.89 an hour · $2,551 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $14.89/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,542 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10.6 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $3,501 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
- A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
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The work
What the job is.
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Driver license
“Some assignments may require a driver's license.”
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In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must have filed for the upcoming Assistant Civil Engineer Open - Competitive civil service Exam # 7006 and provide proof of filing.
The Division of Traffic
Operations’ Signals, Street Lighting, Engineering, and Design Unit
Read the rest, from the posting
is seeking motivated candidates to perform responsible work in civil engineering. Candidates will conduct research, investigations, studies, and examinations related to the engineering functions and activities of the agency.
Responsibilities include preparing designs and plans using AutoCAD; evaluating contract documents, specifications, working drawings, and other technical materials; and developing estimates of quantities.
Candidates will conduct field visits, complete lighting survey projects, and respond to lighting improvement requests to ensure compliance with City standards, IESNA guidelines, and national electrical codes.
The successful candidates will coordinate with design consultants and review submitted plans for the development or modification of new and existing signalized intersections and street lighting installations. Additional duties include coordinating electrical service, relocations, and other utility-related requests.
Candidate will advise and make recommendations to City and State agencies regarding traffic signal and street lighting projects. They will review and approve shop drawings and catalogue cuts for construction, and maintain records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and inspection data.
Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position
- Unit
- Signals, Street Lighting, Engineering Design
- Work Location
- 34-02 Queens Blvd, LIC, NY
11101 Hours/Shift: 35 Hrs/Mon-Fri/8 am-4pm
Preferred Skills:
- Detail oriented, accurate, and able to demonstrate excellent verbal and strong written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with others and collaborate in a team environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with lighting design software such as Visual Professional, AGi32, and photometric analysis tools.
- Knowledge of Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) recommendations, NEC, NESC, AASHTO, and FHWA standards.
- Ability to read and interpret contract specifications and other technical documents. Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position
Additional Information: In order to be considered for this position candidate must have filed for the upcoming civil service exam # 7006 for Assistant Civil Engineer, and provide proof of filing.
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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF.
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.
Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position
To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #:
793127 Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #:
793127 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: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Skills they'd like
- Detail oriented, accurate, and able to demonstrate excellent verbal and strong written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with others and collaborate in a team environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with lighting design software such as Visual Professional, AGi32, and photometric analysis tools.
- Knowledge of Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) recommendations, NEC, NESC, AASHTO, and FHWA standards.
- Ability to read and interpret contract specifications and other technical documents.
All the skills they list
Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position
How to apply, from the posting
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #:
793127 Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #:
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793127 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: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Sources
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From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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