ACE – Overhead Sign Structures, D&C

• To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or be reachable on Assistant Civil Engineer civil service list.

Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include roadway project planning, roadway design, technical analysis, maintenance of street signs, transit development, freight mobility, and roadway markings. TPM's Design & Construction (D&C) unit has professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways. We draw on expertise and talent of Civil Engineers, Urban Designers, Planners, Asset Managers, Inspectors, Administrators, Analysts, and others to evolve and maintain the curb geometry and street plans for all NYC's 6300+ miles of roads, create and maintain official pavement marking and concrete island plans, and oversee the application and refurbishment of NYC's 250+ million linear feet of pavement markings (stripes, messages, colored surface treatments for bus/bike/plaza, etc.).

D&C seeks to hire self-motivated and ambitious candidates to assist in improving safety through review and design of Overhead Sign Structure (OSS) messages along limited access roadways in New York City. Candidates selected to be Assistant Civil Engineers within D&C will respond to requests from other divisions within NYCDOT and NYSDOT to determine if OSS locations and messages meet the requirements of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and meet the needs of the traveling public. The Assistant Civil Engineers will work collaboratively with others in the D&C Unit to evaluate the feasibility of ground-mounted signs as alternatives to OSS, design replacement sign panels to comply with the latest Federal standards and site-specific needs, and assemble contract plans, designs, specifications, notes, proposals, and estimates for independent contracts or integration into other suitable contracts.

The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

Preferred Skills:
Preference will be given to candidate who posses a driver's valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, GUIDESign, AutoTurn and Microsoft Office Suite. A familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, NYC Street Design Manual, and NACTO publications.

Additional Information:
Excellent writing and oral skills preferred.

Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $ 66,330 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $ 76,279 *** To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Asst. Civil Engineer or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam Nos. 5015***. This position is eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. Those candidates interested in this position will be asked to work collaboratively, to cultivate continued professional development, use state of practice technology for plan development, and to effectively communicate through verbal and written forms with all stakeholders.

Work Location:

33-00 Northern Blvd, LIC, 11101

Hours/Shift:
35 Hours/ To Be Determined

To Apply

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

Please go to and search for the Job ID number # 763909

Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID # 763909

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Most public libraries have computers available for use.

Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For more information about DOT, visit us at:

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

Preferred Skills
Preferred Skills: Preference will be given to candidate who posses a driver's valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position. Proficiency in AutoCAD, GUIDESign, AutoTurn and Microsoft Office Suite. A familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, NYC Street Design Manual, and NACTO publications. Excellent writing and oral skills preferred. *** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or be reachable on Assistant Civil Engineer civil service list.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.

, $66,330.00 – $99,528.00