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BOB - ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER

City of New York
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Oct 2025

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Job Description

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER

*TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST*


Serves as an Administrative Engineer in the Engineering Review Section of the Division of Bridges. Manages engineers in the Engineering review section. Reviews technically complex city-let bridge and retaining wall projects including design calculations and design drawings at various phases of design and construction to ensure compliance with City, State and Federal standards. Reviews and performs seismic analysis and seismic calculations for bridges and retaining walls. Performs complex analysis of bridge load rating calculations in accordance with load rating policies, procedures and Federal and State load rating directives. Performs structural analysis for city owned bridges to ensure their safety against heavy weight trucks and cranes. Performs field inspections of bridges and retaining walls to assess conditions. Reviews construction projects for Bridges and retaining walls, including RFI (Request for information) by contractors, conduct field visits to construction sites and attend construction meetings with Resident Engineer, contractors and consultants. Supervises subordinates in technical and administrative matters. Performs other related duties.

PREFERRED SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, NYSDOT Bridge Manual, and NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual is preferred. Knowledge of computer software is preferred.


WORK LOCATION
55 Water Street, New York, NY

HOURS/SHIFT
35/8:00AM – 4:00PM

TO APPLY
Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 739924. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 739924 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A

Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

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.

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