Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) (NYHELPS)

Duties Description The NYSDOT Region 11 is looking for qualified candidates to join the Structures Group. As a member of the Structures, the candidate will play a crucial role in bridge and overhead sign structures (OSS) inspection projects in New York City.

Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the incumbent of this position will provide support to Structures Management Program in Region 11 Structures Group as the Consultant Job Manager.

The incumbent of this position will be the Consultant Job Manager for inspection of arterial and local bridges and Overhead sign structures to ensure compliance with the New York State Bridge Inspection Manual and Overhead Sign Structures Inventory and Inspection Manual. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Consultant Job Manager for biennial and interim inspection of arterial and local bridges and Overhead Sign structures.
• Directly manage the inspection consultant as the Consultant Job Manager, overseeing all technical and administrative aspects of the project.
• Develop and maintain schedules for inspection.
• Review the inspection reports, flag reports, Non-Structural Condition Observations, and load rating updates.
• Quality Assurance review & approval of flag reports in Structures Management System.
• Review consultant invoices and progress reports; prepare consultant evaluations.
• Coordinate with Main Office to maintain state-wide consistency.
• Prepare Quarterly progress reports for bridge and OSS inspection projects.
• Perform flag tracking and ensure timely resolution, as necessary.
• Ensure transmittal of flags to bridge owner for corrective actions.
• Provide support for bridge and OSS related emergencies during and off work hours.
• Develop and maintain schedules for bridge and OSS inspections.
• Assist in coordination with Main Office, city agencies, and Regional Groups, as necessary.
• Perform special tasks, as needed.
• Supervise and train subordinate staff.
• Respond/resolve public and elected officials' concerns and comments.
• Perform field reviews of bridge and OSS inspections.

Details will be discussed during the interview.


Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Open Competitive:
Either 1. A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration and a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;
Or. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration and one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) is a continuous recruitment examination for promotional candidates only. All interested promotional candidates must complete their online application here: New York State Career Opportunities in Engineering (ny.gov). There is no fee for this examination. The minimum qualifications are:
Promotional: You must have a New York State Professional Engineer's License and current registration AND be a qualified employee of New York State AND have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows: Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation).

Notes
1. New York State Education Department (NYSED) Guidelines for Professional Engineering Practice, Guideline 1: As a licensed professional engineer, you are required to practice within your authorized scope of practice, as defined in the Education Law, Commissioner's Regulations and Rules of the Board of Regents. It is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of any restrictions that are based on law or regulation, as well as those that relate specifically to your area of professional competence.
2. Continued employment as a Professional Engineer 1 is dependent upon continued possession of a New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration. Failure to maintain your New York State License and registration may result in removal from the Professional Engineer 1 title. Information regarding New York State professional engineering licensing may be obtained by writing to: NYS Office of the Professions, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234-1000; Voice: View phone number on click.appcast.io ext. (570); Email: View email address on click.appcast.io or Fax View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law..


Additional Comments Responsibilities may include serving a role within the incident Command System to Support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The starting salary for this position is $116,534. This amount is comprised of an increased hiring rate of $103,034 with an additional geographic pay differential up to $13,500, specific to this title and location.

The maximum compensation for this position is $128,752. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $115,252 with an additional geographic pay differential of $13,500, specific to this title and location.

In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 may also apply depending on the location of the position.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name NYS Department of Transportation, R11


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Address

Street 47-40 21st Street


City Long Island City


State NY


Zip Code 11101


Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, copy of transcript and Professional Engineer License with Notice Number R11-26-16 in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter no later than, July 15, 2026, to:


Personnel Office
NYS Dept. of Transportation - Region 11
47-40 21st Street - Room 840
Long Island City, NY 11101
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***PLEASE INCLUDE R11-26-16 IN THE SUBJECT LINE***