City Of New York

BOB- Engineer In Charge

City Of New York$90K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of practical civil engineering experience.
  • Valid New York State Professional Engineer's License required.
  • Master's degree in civil engineering can substitute for 1 year of required experience.
  • Must have served in the title within DOT or be reachable on DOT's promotional list.
  • Experience as a major contributor or project leader in complex projects needed for higher assignment levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation and enhancement of AASHTOWare Bridge Management for data management.
  • Conduct bridge condition assessments and life-cycle cost analysis for maintenance prioritization.
  • Review inspection findings to identify bridges needing rehabilitation or replacement.
  • Prepare technical packages for project justifications and budget discussions.
  • Maintain compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards and federal reporting requirements.
  • Generate reports and dashboards to support structural evaluations and load postings.
  • Provide training and technical guidance to junior engineering staff on BrM practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
  • Access to advanced engineering tools and resources.
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Opportunity to impact New York City's bridge infrastructure.
  • Work in a dynamic environment focused on public safety and infrastructure reliability.
Full Job Description
Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer 3 * IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE WITHIN DOT OR BE REACHABLE ON DOT'S PROMOTIONAL LIST. Serves as Engineer-in-Charge in the Bridge Management Section of the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, Inspection and Operations, Division of Bridges. The Division is responsible for maintaining the safety, reliability, and long-term serviceability of New York City's bridge infrastructure. Within the Division, Bridge Management plays a central role connecting inspection findings, load rating results, asset inventory data, deterioration modeling, and capital planning to identify structures requiring rehabilitation, replacement, posting, restrictions, or inclusion in future capital programs. The selected candidate will lead the implementation, administration, and continuous enhancement of AASHTOWare Bridge Management (BrM) as the primary platform for bridge inventory, inspection data management, performance tracking, and asset management decision-making. This position will oversee the integration of BrM databases, analytical modules, and custom reporting tools to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant bridge data workflows. The position provides critical engineering capacity to manage an aging and complex bridge inventory while meeting increasing demands for data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and data-driven project prioritization. Typical tasks include: Lead the use of BrM for bridge condition assessment, deterioration modeling, and life-cycle cost analysis to support maintenance prioritization and long-term capital planning strategies. Review and analyze WNBI/NBI ratings, element-level condition state information, and inspection findings to prioritize bridges for future capital rehabilitation, component rehabilitation, or replacement projects. Prepare scoping packages, engineering evaluations, and bridge prioritization lists to support budget discussions, project justifications, and technical summaries for management and OMB. Maintain and validate bridge inventory, GIS/location information, and asset management records to ensure full compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and federal/state reporting requirements. Generate BrM outputs, dashboards, and reports to support structural evaluations, load rating reviews (including LRFR/LFR), load posting, and operational decision-making. Review consultant submissions, inspection reports, and engineering recommendations. Provide technical guidance, training, standard procedures, checklists, and workflows for junior engineering staff on BrM functionality and data quality control. Coordinate directly with Inspection Management, Load Rating, Heavy Vehicle Permitting, Budget and Scoping, and other Division units to ensure system integration and handle urgent operational reviews. Preferred Skills Strong civil/structural engineering background with advanced knowledge of bridge management principles, deterioration modeling, bridge inspection, design, or structural evaluation. Familiarity with AASHTOWare Bridge Management (BrM), bridge databases, spreadsheets, GIS, and structural analysis tools (e.g., STAAD.Pro, LARSA is a plus). Deep understanding of National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), NBI/wNBI data formats, and element-level inspection data. Proven ability to interpret structural plans, inspection reports, technical calculations, and consultant recommendations to convert data into practical engineering solutions. Strong written communication skills for preparing technical memos and justifications, alongside the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple specialized units. Work Location 55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041 Shift 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# 783146. 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. CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215 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.

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