Overview
Deputy Borough Directors of Design Jobs in New York, New York, USA at New York City Department of Transportation
Location: New York
Job Description
for Civil Engineer
*** To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Civil Engineer, be reachable on the civil service list for Civil Engineer, or be eligible under the 55a program. **
* 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. The division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility, and markings, ensuring safety for motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. TPM’s Design & Construction (D&C) unit provides professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways, maintaining street plans, pavement markings, and overseeing resurfacing projects.
D&C seeks motivated candidates to help create safer streets through pedestrian facilities, plazas, cycling networks, and transit networks, using engineering measures like traffic calming and road diets. The Borough Deputy Director of Design will report to the Borough Director of Design and will be involved in field investigations, engineering design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and oversight of borough project engineers.
Responsibilities also include reviewing capital proposals, analyzing designs, and managing design requests and borough markings post-resurfacing. The role requires
collaborative work
,
professional development
, and
strong communication skills
. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is essential, along with adherence to safety regulations.
NYC DOT’s mission is to facilitate the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods, while maintaining and enhancing transportation infrastructure vital to NYC’s economy and
quality of life
.
Preferred Skills
• Valid New York State driver’s license (must be maintained throughout employment)
• Familiarity with street design standards from FHWA, MUTCD, NYCDOT, AASHTO, CROW, NACTO, NYSDOT
• Knowledge of
innovative
street design techniques
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proactive,
collaborative
, organized, and excellent communicator
• Strong time management and
adaptability
to changing technologies
Additional Information
Less than 2 years of City service: $90,667; 2 or more years: $104,267. Candidates must be serving permanently as a Civil Engineer or be on the civil service list. The position is eligible for
remote work
up to 2 days per week under the
Remote Work
Pilot Program.
Location:
Northern Blvd, LIC, 11101.
Hours:
35/week, shift TBD.
To apply
, submit resumes via  (Job  #. Current city employees should use Employee Self Service. No phone inquiries. Applicants must reside in NYC for the first two years. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more info, visit
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Title: Deputy Borough Directors of Design
Company: New York City Department of Transportation
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Engineering (Environmental Compliance), Transportation
