JUNIOR ENGINEER (PROVISIONAL)

JUNIOR ENGINEER (PROVISIONAL)

Salary

$56,133.00 - $64,569.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

POSTING

Department

PARKS ADMIN

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Fee

$0.00

• Description
• Benefits

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Incumbents to this position perform moderately difficult technical engineering work requiring limited experience or practice. Incumbents must have the ability to apply basic engineering principles combined with work of highest sub-professional level in connection with the design, investigation, development or construction of engineering projects. A Junior Engineer receives assignments in general terms as far as details are concerned, however, the scope of each assignment is limited and methods of procedures are outlined by superiors. Supervision may be exercised over engineering aides and other personnel assigned.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Drafts and occasionally designs plans and profiles for the construction of pavements, curbs, sidewalks, sewers and drains, and water mains;

• checks design computations and plans of other engineers for routine errors;
• maintains records of amount of work done and of changes in plans and specifications;

Supervises and may use engineering instruments in making observations and in gathering and recording engineering data;

• conducts surveys to establish or re-establish property lines and corners, to map and develop areas and to run location lines for roads, conduits, etc.;
• supervises the work of engineering aides engaged in surveys and inspection work;

Conducts engineering analysis of accidents, the locations and causes of traffic flow conditions;

• assists in the preparation of charts, diagrams and records;
• makes recommendations as to traffic rules, regulations and ordinances relating to parking and traffic devices, loading zones, bus zones, etc.;

Directs the activities of field parties engaged in water leak detection, pipe location and the measurement of flow of water in pipes;

• acts as resident engineer in the field to supervise operations or construction of water line projects to see that work is done in accordance with contract specifications;
• performs elementary technical engineering work and drafting in connection with design, investigation development, maintenance of waterline facilities including records such as maps, field books, etc.;
• prepares technical reports of the result of such studies;

Supervises construction work involving knowledge of engineering principles or knowledge of the more complex construction practices;

Prepares estimates of job costs for private contractors;

Distributes job costs proportionately among property holders;

Drives city vehicle to and from job locations;

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

PROMOTIONAL

Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Senior Drafting Technician, Senior Engineering Aide, Engineering Inspector or Engineering Aide for one year.

IN ADDITION, applicants must have three years of full-time experience in engineering work.

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(A) Bachelors Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Engineering or Engineering Technology;

or

(B) Associates Degree from a college, university or technical institute accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Construction/Architectural Technology or Engineering Science and two years of full-time experience in engineering work;

or

(C) Possession of a Certificate of Engineer-in-Training (must be presented at time of appointment);

or

(D) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A and B.

Approved areas of engineering work experience:

Design, construction, investigation, inspection, analysis, development, maintenance or operation of engineering programs or projects in areas of:

1. civil engineering

2. sewers, water mains, streets

3. related structures/areas

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR BOTH PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE

Possession of a current New York State Drivers license, which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.

Note: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

• Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

Additional Information

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of drafting and surveying, including computations;

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering;

Working knowledge of the methods and materials used in construction;

Ability to conduct and analyze traffic and accident surveys;

Ability to draft and design plans and profiles for the construction of sewers, water mains, streets and related structures;

Skill in the use of engineering instruments;

Ability to understand and interpret construction plans and specifications;

Ability to get along well with others;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The City of Buffalos benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love ones, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include:

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential

Employer City of Buffalo