Professional Engineer ; Civil​/Transportation; NY HELPS

Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) (NY HELPS)

Join to apply for the Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) (NY HELPS) role at New York State Thruway Authority.

$85,161.00/yr – $/yr

• Perform level 1 load ratings of bridges undergoing rehabilitation or replacement in the Contract Program.
• Perform and/or oversee level 1 load ratings on all large structures (mainline truss or cable‑stay bridges). Authority owns and maintains the following ten large structures:
  Mario M. Cuomo Bridges, Catskill, Kaaterskill, Castleton, Normanskill, Grand Island Bridges.
• QC and QA level 2 in‑house load rating by creating, managing, or updating the xml files (200+ annually) using VIRTIS and BDIS.
• Produce level 2 cover page (for inspection report) and summary sheet (for BIN folders), and upload all updated xml files into the NYSDOT system for federal submission.
• Provide training to load‑rating QC and QA engineers, in‑house and consultant team leaders and assistant team leaders as needed.
• Assist HQ Bridge Inspection Unit in processing special hauling permits, evaluating the load effect of overweight vehicles crossing bridges on mainline and overhead structures.
• Evaluate and respond to Bridge Safety Inspection Engineers (BSIEs) and Division Bridge Engineers (DBEs) requests for load analyses, determining the loss of load‑carrying capacity caused by additional overlays on structures.
• Assess extent of damage to structural members caused by vehicle impacts; modify fascia and/or interior girders to reflect loss of section and its effect on load‑carrying capacity, using engineering judgment and Level 2 Load Rating program knowledge.
• QC and QA remaining fatigue‑life analyses for special‑emphasis inspection details, using current NYSDOT Math Cad.
• Perform level 1 or level 2 load ratings for installation of utility lines (gas, water, electrical, sewer, etc.) that may be added to fascia or interior girders.
• Perform load rating for any bridges that may require load posting.
• Manage consultants performing level 2 load ratings for the bridge inspection program, addressing questions and checking progress throughout the year.
• Perform data entry or QC review of level 2 load ratings entered into BDIS; undertake other infrastructure inspection related tasks and analysis as needed or requested by supervisor.

• Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law.
• All transfer candidates must hold a NYS Professional Engineer’s license with current registration.

• A New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher (listed below); OR a license and registration AND one year of full‑time qualifying engineering experience (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, Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above.
• 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.

This is a Unit 2 (CSEA) position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, 90% tuition assistance, and free onsite employee parking.

• Base Pay Range:
  Hiring Rate $87,716 up to Job Rate $123,208.
• Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000.

All potential candidates must be legally eligible to work in the…