Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) (Multiple Openings)

Company Description

The New York State Thruway Authority is dedicated to operating and maintaining a reliable, user-funded transportation system. As one of the nation’s longest and safest toll roads, the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway spans 570 miles and features 819 bridges and 27 service areas, connecting New York’s major cities, rural areas, and tourist destinations. In 2020, the Thruway transitioned to a cashless tolling system, providing a modern, efficient, and convenient travel experience. The Thruway is a vital corridor supporting regional commerce and New York’s economy.

Role Description

The NYS Thruway Authority (NYSTA) is recruiting for several Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) roles within their New York Division. Under the direction of senior engineering staff, the incumbents will perform a broad range of engineering responsibilities to support their assigned Division’s construction, inspection, highway maintenance, bridge, and/or capital program activities. Various duties may include the following:

Construction:

• Direct and supervise highway, bridge, and architectural construction projects.
• Monitor progress, review CPM schedules, contract payments, and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Conduct regular field inspections to verify work meets contract requirements.
• Review and approve submittals, shop drawings, mix designs, and respond to contractor inquiries.
• Manage consultant agreements, budgets, staffing levels, and performance ratings.
• Review cost proposals, order-on-contracts, and recommend acceptance or resolution of disputed work.
• Chair or participate in project meetings including progress, pre-construction, and close-out sessions.
• Review work zone traffic control plans and manage conflicts.
• Perform constructability reviews of projects in design.
• Provide guidance on contract changes and participate in emergency response and snow/ice operations.

Structural and Inspection:

• Lead and manage structural safety inspections of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, overhead signs, and lighting structures.
• Perform field inspections per National Bridge Inspection Standards and NYSTA/NYSDOT policies.
• Access structures using ladders, platforms, aerial lifts, and under-bridge inspection units.
• Prepare inspection reports, update structure inventories, and coordinate traffic control for inspection activities.

Capital Program and Permits:

• Serve as the Division permit coordinator; review and issue work/occupancy permits and conduct field visits.
• Coordinate with HQ and Division units on capital program development and project scoping.
• Review plans, proposals, SEQR submissions, and municipal board referrals affecting Thruway ROW.
• Track capital plan schedules, monitor liabilities, and ensure fiscal compliance.
• Provide technical and policy guidance on capital projects and participate in regional transportation council meetings.
• Manage development of multi-year capital programs and monitor expenditures to meet fiscal targets.
• Review and comment on project plans, scoping documents, and environmental submissions.

Highway Maintenance:

• Develop and administer highway maintenance programs for the Division.
• Conduct periodic inspections and prepare reports on maintenance needs and priorities.
• Set maintenance priorities and prepare annual budget requests.
• Investigate complex repair problems, component failures, and damage; design and inspect repairs.
• Plan, design, and coordinate logistics for maintenance projects, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Determine and design traffic control measures for work zones to ensure safety.
• Monitor technical proficiency of supervisors and evaluate work progress and costs for budgeting.
• Recommend staffing requirements, initiate recruitment, and implement personnel policies.
• Evaluate staff performance and participate in training programs for maintenance personnel.

Design:

• Provide professional engineering design services for bridge and highway repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects.
• Prepare design reports, plans, specifications, estimates, and calculations.
• Manage and review consultant design work and ensure compliance with NYS design standards and manuals.
• Assist in pre-design investigations and participate in final inspection and acceptance of contract work.

Misc. Responsibilities:

• Develop systems for program evaluation and management.
• Maintain records and GIS data for the Division.
• Serve as liaison with public agencies and political subdivisions.
• Support emergency response and snow/ice operations.
• Perform ICS and other duties as assigned.