Job Description

The New York State Department of Transporation Office of Structures is looking for qualified candidates to join the Structures Design Bureau in Rochester, NY. As a member of the Structures Design Bureau, you will play a crucial role in designing, analyzing, and overseeing bridge replacement projects throughout New York State.

Job Duties:

• • Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate bridge designs into complete transportation infrastructure projects.
• • Perform structural analysis, including those of high degree of complexity relating to the design, estimating, and preparation of contract documents for replacement bridge projects and rehabilitation projects utilizing the Department’s software tools.
• • Investigate and provide fast track repair design and details for unanticipated or emergency structural conditions across the state.
• • Prepare detailed structural drawings, specifications, and estimates for bridge projects.
• • Develop and manage Building Information Models (BIM) for bridge projects.
• • Perform field inspections and work on necessary reports in preparation of producing contract documents for structure rehabilitations.
• • Sealing and signing all structural designs performed.
• • Participate in training activities to further individual knowledge and expertise in bridge engineering, as well as providing training for less experienced staff.
• • Stay updated in industry advances and innovations.
• • Provide engineering expertise to special assignments within the Office of Structures

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:

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 2 . 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.

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.

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: (518) 474-3817 ext. (570); Email: op4info@mail.nysed.gov or Fax (518) 474-1449.

TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-465 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 14, 2025 to:

Angela Buck

New York State Department of Transportation

Office of Structures 50 Wolf Road, POD 4-3 Albany, NY 12232

-OR- E-mail: Angela.Buck@dot.ny.gov

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $98,298.00 - $122,252.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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