Civil Engineer

Company Description

Job Description

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is seeking to hire an engineering professional to serve as Civil Engineer 2 in the ACCO’s Office. The selected candidate will report to the Deputy ACCO. Under the direction of the ACCO and the DACCO, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, performs highly responsible technically complex work in review and analysis of engineering projects and all procurement and related administrative actions, assuring efficiency and compliance with Chapter 13 of the City Charter, the Rules of the Procurement Policy Board, the requirements of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Development Program, and other federal/state/city mandates. The ideal candidate will have worked in a fast paced, large, complex agency and have experience in planning and coordinating major project infrastructure programs, including knowledge in engineering Request for Proposals (RFP). Utilize PASSPort system for evaluation, analysis and approval of documents, ensuring conformity to the agency’s requirements and federal/state/city mandates. Consult and advise the ACCO and DOT managers on the specifications and scope development, examination of plans and requirements for construction and standard service procurements, in determining timelines of projects and contract administration activities, and drafting justifications for emergency contracts. Assist in review of Task Orders, contract amendments & time extensions, and change orders. Assist with research of information and other aspects in the dispute resolution process and in coordinating the efforts to solve disputes and other contractual issues. Represent the ACCO and the agency at the various meetings with Oversight agencies. Attend agency meetings with vendors ensuring they operate within contractual limits and set guidelines. Perform other functions as required by the ACCO management. In the temporary absence of the Deputy ACCO and other management team perform the duties of the position, as delegated.

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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.