City Of New York

Bicycle Design Lead, OLS

City Of New York$80K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in transportation or civil engineering with a focus on bicycle infrastructure.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD with a track record of producing construction-ready drawings.
  • Strong understanding of roadway design and complete streets principles.
  • Experience with protected bicycle lane design standards and implementation.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders and community members.
  • Valid driver's license in NY State, maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers and planners to design innovative urban bikeways.
  • Prepare maps and technical drawings using AutoCAD, Illustrator, and GIS.
  • Review existing right-of-way and develop proposed roadway cross-section designs.
  • Quality-check drawings and design documents from junior staff and consultants.
  • Coordinate project details with managers and operational units.
  • Conduct community outreach related to bicycle lane designs and complete streets.
  • Prepare presentations and materials for public meetings and project updates.

Benefits

  • Remote work eligibility for up to 2 days a week.
  • Opportunity to impact safety and accessibility of NYC's transportation network.
  • Work in a collaborative environment focusing on innovative design solutions.
Full Job Description
Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. The Office of Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies. The Cycling & Micromobility Unit is responsible for the nation's largest network of on-street bicycle facilities (1,200+ lane-miles), enhancing street safety for all users, and increasing bike ridership in the five boroughs. The team's focus is the innovative redesign of city streets to expand and improve the bike network, with emphasis on improving connectivity between neighborhoods, increasing access to safe bicycle infrastructure across the city, and creating a more equitable transportation network that serves all New Yorkers. The Cycling & Micromobility Unit seeks to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Bicycle Design Lead. Under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager of the Cycling & Micromobility Unit, the selected candidate will aid in the design and development of construction-ready plans for bicycle infrastructure projects across the five boroughs. This position plays a critical role in collaborating with engineers and planners to ensure innovative urban bikeway designs rooted in sound principles are incorporated into street improvement projects that reduce preventable deaths and injuries in support of the NYC Streets Plan. The selected candidate will be able to review existing right-of-way and develop detailed proposed roadway cross-section designs that integrate bicycle facilities, pedestrian improvements, and traffic calming to enhance safety for all street users. The candidate will prepare maps and technical drawings using AutoCAD, Illustrator, GIS, and other graphic tools, applying the latest traffic calming techniques and streetscape design concepts. The candidate will create comprehensive AutoCAD drawings showing vehicle and bike lane configurations, intersection treatments, curb alignments, roadway dimensions, signal locations, and pavement markings. The candidate will coordinate with project managers and engineers to translate conceptual designs into technically accurate construction documents and support project implementation, working directly with operational units and contractors. The candidate will manage multiple concurrent design projects and meet critical deadlines while complying with all city, state, and federal rules and regulations. The candidate will review and quality-check drawings produced by junior staff, consultants, and other team members, and develop and maintain AutoCAD standards, templates, and best practices for the unit. Additional responsibilities include community outreach related to bicycle lanes and complete streets design; speaking at public meetings with community boards, public officials, and stakeholders; reviewing traffic studies to assess impacts and convey results; and preparing presentations and materials to communicate proposed improvements. The candidate may also support correspondence, including responses to press inquiries. The candidate will ensure all designs comply with AASHTO, MUTCD, and NYC DOT standards and will be responsible for adhering to all agency safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe work environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that enhance safety, accessibility, and the public realm across New York City while working as part of a collaborative team. Preferred Skills: Advanced AutoCAD proficiency with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience producing construction-ready civil engineering or transportation design drawings. Strong understanding of roadway design principles, geometric design, and complete streets concepts. Knowledge of protected bicycle lane design standards and implementation best practices. Experience applying MUTCD, AASHTO, or NACTO design guidelines. Experience with survey data, existing conditions mapping, and incorporating field measurements into designs. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for creating presentation graphics and visualizations. Experience with ArcGIS or other GIS software for spatial analysis and mapping. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality technical drawings. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. 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 duration of employment in this title. Work Location: 55 Water Street, NY NY Hours/Shift: 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. To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 778848 All other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 778848 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. ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

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