City Of New York

SW - ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER

City Of New York$100K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4 years of full-time civil engineering experience required.
  • Valid New York State Professional Engineer's License needed.
  • Current registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained.
  • Master's degree in civil engineering can substitute for 1 year of experience.
  • Experience as a project leader on a complex project within the last 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in overseeing DOT Sidewalk Program contracts for pedestrian ramp upgrades.
  • Supervise engineering staff and support their development.
  • Create detailed reports for upper management review.
  • Assess the constructability of locations for pedestrian ramp installations.
  • Evaluate the need for temporary solutions like asphalt ramps.
  • Audit work performed by junior engineering staff.
  • Collaborate with consultants and inspectors to troubleshoot daily issues.
  • Participate in progress meetings to address unresolved project challenges.
  • Review and analyze designs, plans, and contract specifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement with complex and impactful public works projects.
  • Collaboration with a team of experienced engineers and consultants.
  • Involvement in community-focused transportation initiatives.
Full Job Description
*** In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or be reachable on civil service list, exam # 4522.***

The candidate selected to fill this vacancy will be required to perform the following duties:

-Assist the Department of Transportation (DOT) Sidewalk Program oversee the pedestrian ramp upgrade and new installation contracts managed by the Department of Design and Construction (DDC).

-Supervise engineering staff.

-Create engineer related reports for upper management.

-Assess the constructability of corners to determine if pedestrian ramps can be installed with the upgrade and new installation contracts.

-Assess if temporary asphalt ramps can be installed until a permanent solution is available.

-Audit tasks performed by the Assistant Civil Engineers and Civil Engineer Interns.

-Perform mark-outs for high priority and complex locations.

-Work closely with consultant engineers and inspectors to resolve daily issues and questions from DDC.

-Attends progress meetings to address issues that are not resolved.

-Reviews designs, plans, and contract specifications/scopes.

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

(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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