Senior Structural Engineer/Bridges - Open Competitive

This position is a structural engineering position in the Department of Environmental Services, Bureau of Engineering Services.  This position involves responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing major bridge and structural engineering planning, design and construction activities of a wide variety and scope.  General supervision is received from higher level personnel.  Performs related work as required.

• Plans, organizes, and directs major bridge and structural engineering projects;
• Manages and administers the City's annual bridge program;
• Makes technical decisions in preparing complex bridge and structural engineering analysis and design items;
• Plans, designs, and prepares cost estimates and schedules for specific bridge and structural engineering projects including determining scope of work, application of appropriate standards, materials specifications, and construction techniques;
• Assists in preparation of the annual budget and assures fiscal control of the approved budget for the bridge and structural engineering unit;
• Provides management and supervision of professional, technical and administrative staff, and supervisory personnel;   
• Provides technical and administrative support for Federal, State and City funded transportation projects;
• Conducts field investigations to determine the reasons and responsibility for structural failures;
• Consults with engineers, architects, and contractors on a variety of structural engineering issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Master's degree in Civil Engineering* AND two (2) years experience as a engineer supervising major bridge and structural design projects;   OR

 

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering* AND three (3) years experience as an engineer in major bridge and structural design projects, two (2) of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity as outlined in 1.;   OR

 

1. Professional Engineer's license AND three (3) years experience as outlined in 2. 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Possession of a New York State Professional Engineer's license or possession of a Professional Engineer's license issued by a State having reciprocity with New York Professional licensure standards.
• Possession of a New York State Class D motor vehicle operator's license at time of appointment.
• Vehicle available for daily use at time of appointment.

 

*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 and/or 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 : $85,769 - $113,087