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U.S. Department of Transportation · 2 days ago

BOB- Civil Engineer I

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$79K/yr - $114K/yr
date4+ years exp

The DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is seeking a Civil Engineer I to serve as Project Engineer in the Bureau of Capital Design and Construction. The selected candidate will work on bridge capital design or construction projects, managing project schedules and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

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Responsibilities

Serve as Project Engineer in the Bureau of Capital Design and Construction in the Division of Bridges
Direct all functions during the design and/or construction phase of a bridge reconstruction/rehabilitation projects with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative
Analyze complex civil engineering projects to determine requirements, uncertainties and constraints
May lead a variety of tasks requiring the ability to multitask and work in the multidisciplinary environment
The tasks may also include the review of consultant submissions during the design phase such as plans, specifications, cost estimates and environmental documents as well as consultant invoices, project schedule and possible change orders
The review of the various documents may require coordination with divisions within NYCDOT as well as other agencies such as NYSDOT, FHWA, NYCDPR, and other external agencies
Attend meetings in the field or coordinate with contractors or other field personnel to resolve issues that may arise during the construction are required
Manage project schedule
Utilize the Contract & Project Management System (CPMS) for rating approval, process invoices
Analysis and manage of risks and issues
Use PASSPort to process contract change requests
Check in FMS 2 and FMS3 to ensure the projects have sufficient fund
Update project schedule in PWA
Manage and resolve project issues
Take a proactive approach to project risk management
Perform other related duties

Qualification

New York State Professional Engineer's LicenseCivil engineering design knowledgeBridge rehabilitation techniquesProject managementMultitaskingEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work
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

Preferred

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form
Knowledge of current civil engineering design and construction practices and techniques in the bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction
Ability and capable of multitasking and working with multidiscipline teams

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Company

U.S. Department of Transportation

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is a Federal organization that oversees motor vehicle and transportation system in the United States.
dateFounded in 1966
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.transportation.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Pete Buttigieg
19th United States Secretary of Transportation

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