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CWC - ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER

New York City Department of Transportation
$66,330.00 - $99,528.00
United States, New York, Queens
Aug 15, 2025
*In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or must have filed for, passed and be reachable on the civil service list, exam #5015, and provide proof of filing, or be eligible under the 55a program.* The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the city. The Citywide Concrete Unit supports the agency's goal to enhance, rehabilitate, and maintain the City's infrastructure by acting as the agency's primary construction unit. We employ dedicated engineers, managers, support staff, laborers and adopt cost-savings and efficiency, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and service to safety and quality. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties: Perform field layouts with close supervision for various elements such as refuge islands, medians and neckdowns as part of Street Improvement Projects & sidewalk corners for pedestrian ramp upgrades. With some supervision assure construction of projects is in compliance with federal ADA, NYS and NYC specifications and standards; NYC zoning laws and site specific or typical MPTs. Estimate project costs and durations ahead of start with some supervision. With close supervision study proposed in-house construction projects including medians, refuge islands, ped ramps, neckdowns, sidewalk exte0nsions, etc. for constructability, drainage concerns and compliance to standards. Monitor construction progress of various in-house concrete projects. Communicate to the crew's design details and impromptu changes to comply with design drawings and various standards clearly and efficiently. Keep accurate written and photographic records of construction progress. Prepare daily and weekly reports related to construction progress. Review and comment on site specific MPTs for the Street Improvement Projects. Attend implementation meetings for upcoming Street Improvement Projects along with other parties involved to discuss project details. Coordinate with other units to identify potential issues and resolve conflicts related to project scope. ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210 Minimum 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. Preferred Skills Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this title. *In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or must have filed, passed and be reachable on the civil service list for exam #5015, and provide proof of filing, or be eligible under the 55a program.* 55a Program 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. Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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/. Residency Requirement New York City Residency is not required for this position Additional Information 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.