What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - Design Bureau (2 Positions) position at State of New York?
Minimum Qualifications Permanent appointment: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Civil Service eligible list for Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) or candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Director of the Design Bureau, the incumbent of the positions perform planning, scoping, scheduling, field investigation, design calculations, detailing development, plan review, contract development, consultant management and construction support for a portfolio of infrastructure project types that exist as part of the canal system of locks, bridges (static and movable), water impounding embankments, reservoirs, buildings, roads, retaining walls, water control structures, breakwaters, guide structures, culverts, multiuse trails, and other civil infrastructure assets. Duties are as follows:
- Manage the scoping and design phases of multiple active capital infrastructure rehabilitation and/or replacement projects included within the approved Capital Program Budget, as well as multiple consultant design assignments related to these projects.
- Project planning including scheduling, cost control, environmental impact assessment and any effect on historic preservation.
- Ensure consultant design work is completed in compliance with the Canal Corporation's policies and needs as well as the regulations of Federal or State agencies (e.g., USACE, NYSDEC, NYS SHPO, NYSDOT) that may apply to Canal projects.
- Review and approve all types of project investigative reports documenting existing conditions and proposed repair, rehabilitation & replacement solutions.
- Review proposed construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates prepared by design consultants.
- For each construction project to be let, prepare a bid package for advertisement; assist Canals/NYPA Procurement during the bidding phase, review bids, prepare bid analysis and award recommendation memos.
- Provide engineering support during construction of capital projects and assist in the resolution of issues related to project designs.
- Complete field work as necessary for project management and to assist canal maintenance as needed.
- Provide engineering support to the operations and maintenance staff as needed for other canal projects.
- Prepare reports, memos, plans and details to support the various projects in the Capital Program Budget for submission to management.
- Develop and complete the execution of agreements and permits necessary for the progression of construction projects such as highway permits, access agreements, utility agreements, funding agreements and maintenance agreements, etc.
- Partner with other functional areas to recommend and develop improvements to organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform a variety of other general engineering related duties as assigned, including the supervision of lower-level engineering staff.
Additional Comments The Canal Corporation is seeking to fill two Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) positions for the Design Bureau. these positions may be filled in Albany, Syracuse, or Buffalo.
