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Civil Service Title- Assistant Civil Engineer * IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR MUST HAVE FILED FOR THE ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAM # 7006, AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FILING.* The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. Serves as Assistant Civil Engineer/Project Manager within the QA/Environmental Engineering Unit, overseeing bridge coating, painting, corrosion control, environmental compliance, and quality assurance activities for NYCDOT bridge projects. Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee contractor and consultant surface preparation and coating application to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, industry standards, and applicable regulations. Review and evaluate contractor's submittals, including plans, specifications, environmental protection plans, waste management plans, worker safety plans, surface preparation and painting plans, and paint quality control plans. Conduct field inspections and site visits to verify compliance with NYCDOT specifications, coating industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Prepare technical reports, recommendations, project documentation, and status updates for management. Attend and participate in coating-related project progress meetings, technical review meetings, and coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders. Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, coating manufacturers, inspection firms, and other stakeholders to ensure regulatory and technical compliance. Manage QA/Environmental Engineering Unit consulting contracts for coating inspection services, including proposal development, bid preparation, budget analysis, contract administration, scheduling, payment verification, and commitment planning. Supervise consultants and inspection personnel performing coating inspections and quality assurance activities. Ensure proper surface preparation and application of protective coating systems in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements. Serve as a quality assurance professional focused on corrosion prevention and the long-term durability of bridge structures. Enforce compliance with NYCDOT specifications and applicable standards and regulations, including AMPP/NACE, SSPC, OSHA, ASTM, NYSDEC, and NYCDEP requirements. Provide oversight of lead paint and coating removal operations, ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. Oversee hazardous waste management, environmental protection measures, lead safety programs, and regulatory compliance activities. Report directly to the Director of Environmental Engineering and provide regular project updates, technical analyses, and progress reports. Work Location 55 Water St. New York, NY 10041 Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM M-F All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 784420. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. 35-hour base work week. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists. Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Have a valid driver’slicense. NACE/SSPC PaintingInspector Level II or III. SSPC C3/C5 certification. OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER a plus. Proficient with NYSDOT and NYCDOT Specifications. OSHA. MURK, EPA and DEP specifications, MUTCD, SSPC and NACE Painting Specifications. 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.