BOB- Civil Engineer II

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users.

Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. 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. Create detailed sketches, and designs repair protocols.

Maintain an up-to-date record of outstanding repair requests, ensures 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 NYS DOT Bridge Inspection Manual guidelines and the NYSDOT OSS Inventory and Inspection manual.

Supervise and manage the coordination of repair request work with external units, agency divisions, and governmental entities. Confirm the repairs comply with required codes and standards, such as the NYS Construction Specifications, Steel Construction Manual, and others, as necessary.

Review of preliminary (capital) design drawings to ensure future maintainability. Make independent or group field visits in a city vehicle to NYSDOT and NYCDOT-owned bridges, sign structures, elevated structures, and over water.

Preparation of responses to correspondence, making court appearances, provision of affidavits, and testimony on behalf of the City. Sign and seal engineering and other official documents. Planning, guidance, and review of the work of subordinate engineers and other staff.

May be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Performs other related duties as necessary.

Work Location 55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM

All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 798816. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

35-hour base work week. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.

This license may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment in this position.

4.) Must be organized and be able to effectively and professionally communicate.

5.) Must be able to compose formal letters and emails.

New York City Residency is not required for this position