Assistant Civil Engineer – TEP

Assistant Civil Engineer

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, and ensuring the safety of all street users. The Traffic Engineering and Planning Unit (TEP) is responsible for conducting, reviewing, and approving a wide range of traffic engineering/transportation planning studies, analyses and methodologies. TEP seeks an experienced, ambitious, and motivated candidate to serve as an Assistant Civil Engineer, to work with a multi-disciplinary team on the design and implementation of complex transportation planning, safety, and engineering projects. The selected candidate, under the general supervision and guidance of senior TEP staff, will assist in the review of environmental studies under CEQR/SEQR/NEPA processes using the analytical procedures presented in the CEQR Technical Manual. The candidate will also assist in conducting a variety of traffic operations and safety studies following the Department's guidance on levels-of-service (LOS) analyses for signalized/unsignalized intersections and pedestrian elements (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, and street corners) using a variety of analysis tools including Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro/SimTraffic, and other traffic simulation models (i.e., VISSIM, etc.) to develop and test improvement measures to ameliorate congestion, improve mobility, and enhance safety of all street users. The candidate will perform engineering reviews of schematic geometric designs and Design Approval Document/Preliminary Design Investigation reports for capital reconstruction projects, and other transportation projects using the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. The candidate will also assist senior staff in organizing and preparing written reports and graphic materials for presentations; maintain project management systems for tracking project progress and providing project data; participate in technical and advisory committee meetings; coordinate with City agencies and consultants; and interact with other agency representatives on Department studies and projects. The candidate will work independently and as part of a team and will work mainly in the office but may be required to conduct occasional field work. The candidate should have a clear understanding of the four-step transportation planning process and its application to land use and transportation. The candidate should have a working knowledge of environmental review and safety assessments and be able to summarize and analyze data. The candidate should have a working knowledge of AutoCAD for purposes of preparing graphics for inclusion in the Department's reports and presentations, as well as of AutoTurn for verifying vehicle turning maneuvers.

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

Experience in CEQR, SEQR and/or NEPA processes. Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, and/or knowledge of traffic simulation models (i.e., VISSIM, etc.), as well as knowledge of traffic engineering/transportation planning principles and the traffic/transportation aspects of environmental impact studies. Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, the AASHTO Green Book, the CEQR Technical Manual, and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills are preferred. Valid NYS Driver's License required.

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.