Professional Engineer 1 (civil/transportation)

Engineering Design Services Position

This position will report through the Department of Engineer's Office of Design Structures Design Bureau in the Administrative Headquarters.

The candidate will be responsible for providing professional engineering design services for various bridge repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects of varying complexity in support of the Capital Program.

The candidate will be responsible for preparing design reports/studies, plans, specifications, engineer's estimates (PS&E), design calculations and other technical elements of a highway project. Will be knowledgeable of current New York State design standards and procedures including the Project Design Manual, Bridge Manual, Bridge Detail Sheets and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

Proficiency with MicroStation and Inroads is preferred.

This position may also review and approve design work performed by technicians under his or her direct supervision. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Will be responsible for managing engineering design consultants. This will include, but not limited to preparing scopes of services, tracking progress of the project and evaluation of the consultant.

Will provide construction support as the projects progress through construction.

This is a CSEA position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

We offer FREE onsite employee parking.

Remote work availability and hours will be discussed at time of interview.

ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION: This position is eligible for additional annual components of pay which are as follows: Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000.

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.