The Professional Engineer 1 will work in the Capital Delivery section or in the Design Services section of the regional Design unit. If assigned to the Capital Delivery section, the incumbent of this position will be the Consultant Job Manager and/or the Design Squad Leader for an in-house design squad for highway and bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
· Managing in-house Design teams, and/or managing Consultant teams in the development of project scope, preliminary engineering, and final design.
· Producing biddable contract plans, specifications, and estimates. · Delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
· Preparing and maintaining project schedules using P6 (primavera).
· Developing/reviewing design reports.
· Obtaining permits.
· Supervising several engineers and technicians.
· Coordinating with Regional and Main Office functional groups, coordinating with the public and with other agencies
If assigned to the Design Services section, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for roles which may include Regional Estimating Engineer, Regional Value Engineering Coordinator, and supervising and/or assisting the following roles: Regional Special Specification Coordinator, ProjectWise Data Manager, Plan Review, and/or Utility Engineering. The role requires close familiarity with project development, as well as strong supervisory and communication skills. Duties may include:
· Reviewing contract plans, specifications, and estimates, and providing comment and guidance to designers to ensure project quality.
· Keeping up to date on State standards to maintain quality relating to the roles listed above. · Learning and using necessary software to support the roles listed above (such as Estimator and AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction for Estimating and SpecTracker for Special Spec Coordination).
· Keep track of project Bid Results and Price Trends relating to project estimates.
· Supervising several Engineers and Technicians performing different roles.
· Coordinating with Regional and Main Office functional groups, and with other agencies.
Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New York
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles
- Experience with transportation design, construction, or maintenance is preferred
Although a Professional Engineer License is preferred, candidates with a bachelor or higher degree in the following concentrations are encouraged to apply.
Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 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.
Compensation and Benefits:
· $88,639 - $111,897
· 37.5 Hours per week
· Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks per qualifying event)
· At least 31 days of vacation, personal, and sick leave per year
· Health Insurance – NYS pays approximately 85% of individual plans and 70% of family plans.
· Defined benefit pension plan based on years of service and final average salary
Candidates must possess a NYS Professional Engineer License and current registration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $88,639.00 - $111,897.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Queens, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person