Civil Engineer III

Serves as a Team Leader/Quality Control/Assurance Engineer in the Bridge Inspection and management unit of the Bureau of Maintenance, Inspection, and Operations. Performs scheduled and emergency bridge and tunnel inspection work. Requires inspecting the elevated structures over roadways, railroads, and water, in a confined space, using various equipment such as bucket truck, man-lift, ladder, and snooper. Perform the walk-through inspection on bridge reconstruction projects. Prepare and Review comprehensive bridge inspection reports. Prepares condition sketches to thoroughly document bridge condition. Identifies and prioritizes potential hazards. Prepares structural and safety flags with all necessary plans, drawings, and technical specifications. Responds to structural emergencies and recommend remedial measures. Supervises in the field, as necessary, other engineers and support staff assisting with inspection vehicles, equipment, and traffic control. Ensures that all safety and applicable governmental inspection standards are maintained. May be required to work off hours. Reports on team activity and assists the Deputy Director of Bridge Inspections with other related engineering and technical duties.


Preferred Skills-
Candidate must have at least one year of Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, and/or construction-related experience. New York State PE License, NHI two weeks bridge inspection. Candidate must be familiar with the new AASHTO rating on bridge and tunnel inspection. Ability to drive Inspection Van.

Work Location-
55 Water Street, NY, NY

(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.

Candidate must have at least one year of Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, and/or construction-related experience. New York State PE License, NHI two weeks bridge inspection. Candidate must be familiar with the new AASHTO rating on bridge and tunnel inspection. Ability to drive Inspection Van.

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.

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/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.