Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation)- NYHELPS
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86057 to $108636 Annually
Duties Description The NYSDOT Office of Structures is looking for qualified candidates to join the Structures Design Bureau in Albany, U??ca, or Buffalo, NY. As a member of the Structures Design Bureau, you will play a crucial role in designing, analyzing, and overseeing bridge replacement projects throughout New York State.
Job Duties
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate bridge designs into complete transportation infrastructure projects.
• Perform structural analysis, including those of high degree of complexity relating to the design, estimating, and preparation of contract documents for replacement bridge projects and rehabilitation projects utilizing the Department’s software tools.
• Investigate and provide fast track repair design and details for unanticipated or emergency structural conditions across the state.
• Prepare detailed structural drawings, specifications, and estimates for bridge projects.
• Develop and manage Building Information Models (BIM) for bridge projects.
• Perform field inspections and work on necessary reports in preparation of producing contract documents for structure rehabilitations.
• Sealing and signing all structural designs performed.
• Participate in training activities to further individual knowledge and expertise in bridge engineering, as well as providing training for less experienced staff.
• Stay updated in industry advances and innovations.
• Provide engineering expertise to special assignments within the Office of Structures.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Promotional: You must have a New York State Professional Engineer's License and current registration AND be a qualified employee of New York State AND have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows:
Assistant Engineer (Civil) or Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation).
Open Competitive: Either 1. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;
Or 2. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments *Telecommuting: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.
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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name NYS Department of Transportation - Angela Buck
Email Address Angela.Buck@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road, POD 4-3
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-24-485 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31st, 2024, to Angela.Buck@dot.ny.gov