SW - STAFF ENGINEER

About the role

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. The mission of the Sidewalk Program is to support the agency’s goal by providing for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people by making sidewalks safe and accessible for all pedestrians.

Responsibilities

• Perform mark‑outs with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), consultant, and contractor for pedestrian ramp construction.
• Work closely with consultant engineers and inspectors to resolve daily issues related to sidewalk and pedestrian ramp construction.
• Attend progress meetings to evaluate and report on the status of contracts; address outstanding issues with DDC; inform DDC of DOT’s priorities for sidewalk and pedestrian ramp construction.
• Prepare reports for the Executive Director and the Chief Engineer regarding contracts.
• Participate in construction site meetings.
• Ensure pedestrian ramp upgrades are performed in accordance with required stipulations.
• Resolve issues found on site with direction from Assistant Civil Engineers and Civil Engineers.
• Mark out locations for construction.
• Evaluate and assess pedestrian ramps after construction.
• Create field reports for any issues that require immediate attention.
• Assist with the review of designs, plans, and contract specifications/scopes.
• Prepare engineering reports where needed.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Requirements

A Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university; or a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and two years of full‑time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.

Skills

Knowledge or experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Rules and Regulations is preferred.

Benefits

• Eligible for the 55‑a Program for qualified persons with a disability; indicate interest in resume and cover letter.
• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
• New York City residency is not required for this position.

Pay

$59,747.00 – $72,352.00