Engineer II-Open Competitive Exam

This is a professional position in the Department of Environmental Services, Bureau of Engineering Services.  Employees of this class are responsible for coordinating activities and supervising staff associated with the completion of urban street design and reconstruction projects, either in the design or construction phase.  Employees of this class have discretion in decision-making, with work reviewed by the Senior or Managing Engineers or the administrative division head.  Performs related work as required.

• Prepares project designs, proposals, and specifications and evaluates contractor's and consultant's designs and proposals for urban street design and reconstruction projects;
• Analyzes existing data about the project site, identifying factors that will affect construction design and scheduling;
• Prepares and supervises preparation of plans, layout drawings, specifications, and detail sheets for projects including cost estimates for materials and labor;
• Co-ordinates the bid process, evaluating bids, contracts, and supporting documentation to determine compliance with project specifications;
• Identifies alternative methods for completing a project, and prepares studies showing cost-effectiveness, timetables, and other impacts of each alternative;
• Reviews project designs and specifications with design staff and contractors before construction begins, in order to identify possible problems with designs, quantities, or timetables;
• Schedules and co-ordinates the work performed by contractors, sub-contractors, utilities, other governmental agencies, and other City divisions in order to assure work progresses in a timely and cost-efficient manner;
• Recommends approval or disapproval of contractor's payments and requests for time extensions;
• Identifies training needs of technical staff, and recommends personnel actions such as promotion or discipline.

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering** or possession of N.Y.S. certification for Engineer-In-Training AND two (2) years of *professional civil engineering experience, (1) year of which must be involved with the design or construction of urban street systems;   OR 

 

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology** AND three (3) years of *professional civil engineering experience, two (2) years of  which must be involved with the design or construction of urban street systems;   OR 

 

1. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical** or Chemical Engineering** or other closely related degree AND four (4) years of *professional civil engineering experience, three (3) years of which must be involved with the design or construction of urban street systems; 

 

NOTE:  A Master's degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

1. New York State Class D Driver's License at the time of appointment.  This licensure must be maintained throughout employment in this position.  
2. Employees must provide a car for daily use on assignments.

 

*Professional Civil Engineering is experience gained after the degree is acquired and is defined as experience coping with the complexities of public health, sanitation, traffic flow in urbanized areas, and city planning.  Engineers plan and design bridges, highways, and other means of transportation required to satisfy indentified needs.

 

**Candidates who expect to receive this degree or diploma by August 1, 2025, may participate in the examination.  If successful on the examination, you will not be certified for appointment until you have submitted proof of completion of the requirements to the City of Rochester Examination Administration Unit.  Proof must be submitted no later than 2 (two) months after the completion of your degree or diploma; failure to do so will result in the removal of your name from this list.

Scopes/Subjects of Examination:  A test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills andor abilities in the following areas. Preparing Written Material:  These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly.  For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information.  You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order.  You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.  

 

Principles and Practices of Civil Engineering:   These questions test for knowledge of engineering concepts and their practical applications to the construction, operation and maintenance of public works projects, including roadways, bridges, buildings, water and sewage systems and similar types of infrastructure.   

 

Engineering Plans, Specifications and Estimates:   These questions test for knowledge of and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications, and for the ability to calculate cost and quantity estimates from technical presentations and/or engineering and construction drawings.  Knowledge of estimating techniques and the proper method of construction for specified projects will be required.  

 

Methods and Materials of Construction:   These questions test for knowledge of the proper procedures and materials used in the construction, maintenance and repair of various types of public works projects, including such typical construction work as excavations, roadways, embankments, and building and related structural improvements.  

 

Construction, Reconstruction and Repair of Streets, Sewers, Waterlines and Other Related Structures:  These questions test for knowledge of the engineering concepts, practices, testing procedures, materials and computations used in the installation, repair and upkeep of streets, curbs, sidewalks, abutments, retaining walls, sewage and water systems, and related appurtenances.   

 

Supervision:  These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives.   The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline. 

 

 

Test Guide:  

• The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination.  However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test.  This publication is available on line at:  https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.

The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County MAY have exam-related material, as well as, other branches. (i.e., CSEA Exam Preparation booklets)

Salary : $69,673 - $91,867