Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
BOB-Project Engineer
$104,720 to $141,970 a year
Posted until October 5, 2026 · posted August 6, 2026
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
Competitive title
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From ≈ $50.35 an hour · $4,028 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $33.35/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$4,014 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 16.7 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $3,504 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
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In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
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The work
What the job is.
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Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer 3
**NOTE: DEC 2, 2026 BEGINS THE ANTICIPATED FILING PERIOD FOR CIVIL ENGINEER PROMOTION EXAM NO. 7515, AND CIVIL ENGINEER OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM NO. 7020. THOSE NOT SERVING PERMANENTLY ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FILE – PROOF OF FILING WILL BE REQUIRED**
Read the rest, from the posting
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 a Civil Engineer level 3 in the Engineering Review Section of the Division of Bridges.
Reviews technically complex city-let bridge and retaining wall projects including design calculations and design drawings at various phases of design and construction to ensure compliance with City, State and Federal standards.
Reviews and performs seismic analysis and seismic calculations for bridges and retaining walls. Performs complex analysis of bridge load rating calculations in accordance with load rating policies, procedures and Federal and State load rating directives.
Performs structural analysis for city owned bridges to ensure their safety against heavy weight trucks and cranes. Performs field inspections of bridges and retaining walls to assess conditions.
Reviews construction projects for Bridges and retaining walls, including RFI (Request for information) by contractors, conduct field visits to construction sites and attend construction meetings with Resident Engineer, contractors, and consultants.
Supervises subordinates in technical and administrative matters. Performs other related duties.
Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, NYSDOT Bridge Manual, and NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual is preferred. Knowledge of computer software is preferred.
Preferred Skills Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. NYS drivers license. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and writing. Possess a NYS Professional Engineering License.
Work Location 55 Water St. New York, NY 10041
Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM
M-F
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
Skills they'd like
Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. NYS drivers license. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and writing. Possess a NYS Professional Engineering License.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position
How to apply, from the posting
All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 786707. 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.
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