BOB- Civil Engineer III

Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer III

• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CIVIL ENGINEER, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE PROMOTION

LIST, EXAM # 4522, OR THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST, EXAM# 4030, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55-A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR RESUME.

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Under Supervision, serves as Senior Civil Engineer in Field Operations Unit (FOU), QA in Bureau of Engineering Review & Support, Division of Bridges. Oversees all construction activities in the field including structural steel and precast concrete units erection, pile driving and drilled shaft foundation, reinforcing bars installation for concrete structures, conventional and tremie concrete placement, etc. Reviews project documentations including design drawings, shop drawings, standard and special specifications, submittals, RFIs related to the contractor's operations, concrete and asphalt placement procedures etc. Possesses knowledge of NYSDOT Bridge Manual, NYSDOT Standard Specifications, NYSDOT MURK requirements, NYSDOT Material Methods and Material Procedures, ACI codes and ASHTO requirements, NYCDOT Specifications etc. Reviews and recommends the approval of the contractor's means and methods including proposed machinery and equipment to ensure high quality of the final products. Pro-actively participates in engineering meetings with Designer / CSS, REI Consultants, Contractors and City Agencies. Evaluates REI Team performance, the contractor's workmanship and testing agencies compliance with respect to project requirements. Coordinates the work of other Project Engineers of FOU-QA as a team leader. Provides assistance and guidance to REI staff. Performs other related duties as needed.

Preferred Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Knowledge of current civil engineering design and construction practices in the field of bridge rehabilitation and construction. Candidates must possess knowledge of NYSDOT Bridge Manual, MURK requirements, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and NYSDOT Standard Specifications, NYSDOT Steel Construction Manual, and Comprehensive Pavement Design Manual. The ideal candidate will have served at least two years as the Field Engineer or Project Manager, Team Leader for a large bridge reconstruction projects. Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and ability to identify field problems and to suggest technical solutions for their correction in a timely matter.

Work Location

55 Water St NY, NY

Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method : For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 703146. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov / careers and search for Job ID# 703146 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and

(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer's 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.

Preferred Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Knowledge of current civil engineering design and construction practices in the field of bridge rehabilitation and construction. Candidates must possess knowledge of NYSDOT Bridge Manual, MURK requirements, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and NYSDOT Standard Specifications, NYSDOT Steel Construction Manual, and Comprehensive Pavement Design Manual. The ideal candidate will have served at least two years as the Field Engineer or Project Manager, Team Leader for a large bridge reconstruction projects. Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and ability to identify field problems and to suggest technical solutions for their correction in a timely matter.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.