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Lead Project Engineer, Design and Construction

Department of Transportation · Queens · Full-time · 1 opening

$78,740 to $114,033 a year

Posted until September 29, 2026 · posted July 31, 2026

Requirements

License or certificate

Exam

Civil service exam title

From ≈ $37.86 an hour · $3,028 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).

NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $20.86/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.

What you'd have made

$3,018 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.

An hour of this job pays for about 12.6 subway rides ($3 fare).

Price anything in hours of this job

131 people had this title in the city's fiscal year 2025. Their base pay:
  • This posting starts at $78,740
  • Half of them earn at least $118,422
  • The top 10% earn at least $135,473

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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    “Preferred Skills: Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions.”

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The Transportation Planning and Management Division (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.

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The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.

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 a self-motivated and ambitious Lead Project Engineer to create safer streets through the development and enhancement of pedestrian facilities and plazas, cycling networks, and transit networks, which aim to reduce preventable injuries and deaths using various design measures such as motor vehicle traffic calming and road diets.

The selected candidate will report to the Borough Director of Design and develop Street Improvement Projects (SIPs) with a focus on cycling and micromobility facilities.

Key responsibilities will include reviewing SIP proposals, coordinating project timelines, developing complex street designs using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D design software, and collaborating with project stakeholders to advance projects from concept development through design and implementation.

Additional responsibilities include conducting reviews of complex Capital Street design proposals and plans, leading design meetings, and presenting recommendations to project stakeholders.

The candidate may be required to act as the Agency Response Tracking System (ARTS) and 311 coordinators for the Borough, managing the evaluation and response of cycling and micromobility-related requests, including communications with the Borough Commissioner and other stakeholders.

Furthermore, the candidate may be required to have oversight of the borough markings after pavement resurfacing locations, including assignment, prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure timely installation of markings.

The selected candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development, foster a strong team, clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and through written policies, reports, and correspondence with all stakeholders.

The selected candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD for plan development; experience with Civil 3D is preferred.

The successful candidate will be responsible for complying with all agency safety policies and procedures, contributing to a safe work environment, and ensuring that required safety equipment and personal protective gear are always used appropriately.

NYC DOT’s 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.

Preferred Skills: Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions.

This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position. Familiarity with street design standards and guidance from FHWA, MUTCD, NYCDOT, AASHTO, NACTO, and NYSDOT. Knowledge of innovative street design techniques.

Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Proactive and collaborative work style; Strong organizational, communication, administrative, writing, and presentation skills; Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environment; and easily adaptable to changing technologies.

Work Location

33-00 Northern Blvd, LIC, 11101

Hours/Shift

35 / TBD

Additional Information: 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.

For information on NYC Civil Service, please visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/apply-for-a-city-job.page.

To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: External applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #

785357 Current city employees, log into Employee Self Service at www.nyc.gov/ess and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 785357 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those 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: www.nyc.gov/dot.

Skills they'd like

Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions.

This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position.

All the skills they list

Familiarity with street design standards and guidance from FHWA, MUTCD, NYCDOT, AASHTO, NACTO, and NYSDOT. Knowledge of innovative street design techniques. Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Proactive and collaborative work style; Strong organizational, communication, administrative, writing, and presentation skills; Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environment; and easily adaptable to changing technologies.

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 using one of the following methods: External applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #

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785357 Current city employees, log into Employee Self Service at www.nyc.gov/ess and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 785357 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those 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: www.nyc.gov/dot.

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