Assistant Civil Engineer

**To be considered for this position candidate must have filed, passed and be reachable on the civil service list for Assistant Civil Engineer, Exam #5015, once established. Proof of filing will be
required, or be eligible under the 55a program.**

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) 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, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. Traffic Engineering and Planning Unit (TEP) is responsible for conducting, reviewing, and approving transportation engineering and planning studies, analyses and methodologies including transportation planning assumptions for Environmental Impacts Statements, traffic and transportation studies and projects. These relate to every aspect of traffic operations and planning from curb-cuts to area-wide studies.

TEP seeks an ambitious and motivated candidate to serve as Assistant Civil Engineer, working with a multi-disciplinary team in designing and implementing complex transportation planning, safety, and engineering projects. The candidate, under general supervision, in the office or the field, will undertake transportation studies to support safe streets and intersections and improve the integration of a multimodal transit network. The candidate will develop a clear understanding of the trade-offs involved with potential improvements and inform decision-makers how selected recommendations may affect one another and what cumulative benefits and/or impacts they may have on the transportation network as a whole. In particular, the candidate will examine measures to encourage walking and biking, transit-oriented development, complete streets, parking and curb management, and other long-term sustainable land use strategies that support passenger and goods movement. The candidate will identify strategies to efficiently manage limited roadway capacity to mitigate congestion and vehicular emissions and improve traffic flow and circulation.

The candidate will assist senior staff responsible for the review of environmental studies under CEQR/SEQR/NEPA processes using the analytical procedures presented in the CEQR Technical Manual; assist in conducting a variety of traffic operation and safety studies following the Department’s supplemental guidance on levels of service 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., Aimsun, VISSIM, etc.) to develop and test improvement measures to ameliorate congestion, improve mobility, and enhance safety of all street users with particular focus on bicycle and pedestrian safety; 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; assist senior staff in organizing and preparing written reports and graphic materials for presentations; participate in technical and advisory committee meetings; and interact with other agency representatives on department studies and projects and works both independently and as part of a team.

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

Additional Information
**To be considered for this position, candidates must have filed for Assistant Civil Engineer Exam #5015 and be reachable on the civil service list once established. Proof of filing will be required.**
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

Hours/Shift: 35 hours/week

Location: 55 Water Street, 6th Fl., New York

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 699301
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 699301
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot

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 and NEPA processes. Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic AutoCAD, AutoTurn, or knowledge of traffic simulation models (i.e., VISSIM, AIMSUN, etc.) as well as knowledge of engineering principles, traffic engineering, and traffic environmental impact studies. Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, AASHTO, the CEQR Technical Manual, and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills 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.