Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer
**NOTE: DEC 2, 2026 BEGINS THE ANTICIPATED FILING PERIOD FOR CIVIL ENGINEER PROMO EXAM NO. 7515 AND CIVIL ENGINEER OC EXAM NO. 7020. THOSE NOT SERVING PERMANENTLY ARE ENCOURAGED TO FILE – PROOF OF FILING WILL BE REQUIRED**
The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. This position is for a Civil Engineer I, serving in the Fabrication Engineering Unit within Quality Assurance / Bureau of Engineering Review and Support. Under general supervision, performs responsible and difficult project management work. This position will be responsible for monitoring off-site inspection for acceptance and verification during the fabrication of Structural Steel and Prestressed/Precast Concrete bridge components. Duties include the oversight of inspection agencies during their inspection assignments, the review of shop drawings, design drawings, weld procedure specifications, fabrication and repair procedures and evaluating Non-Destructive Testing Procedures along with their results. Working with the AWS Structural Steel and Bridge Welding Code, the NYSSCM, the NYSPCCM, ASME and ASTM is required. Performs all other related duties. Traveling to fabrication plants located in various parts of the US and Canada may be required in the performance of these duties.
Preferred skills
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Work Location
55 Water St. New York, NY 10041
Hours
35
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.
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