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BOB- Assistant Engineer (Civil)

Location
New York City, NY, United States
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Full-time

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Job Description Civil Service Title-Assistant Civil Engineer

  • IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR HAVE FILED FOR THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, EXAM# 7006*.

Under general supervision, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, in the ERB/MB - PM section of the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, Inspection, and Operations, performs civil engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility and may supervise subordinate employees. The Assistant Civil Engineer will focus on performing inspections and overseeing preventive maintenance work being done by contractors on the East River& Movable Bridges; conduct field surveys and maintenance operations; prepare design plans, sketches, working drawing, maps, and technical specifications; engage in the conduct of investigations and studies pertaining to bridge inspections; ensure that safety standards and governmental standards are maintained. Additional tasks like scheduling, MURK forms - daily reports, Engineer's diary, will also be performed. This ACE should drive a motor vehicle or take public transportation to various work sites.

Work Location 40-29 27th Street, LIC, 11101

Hours 7:00AM - 3:00PM/Monday - Friday

All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 797517. 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.

Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. 35-hour base work week. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

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.

From City of New York's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 31 Oct 2026.

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