Job Description
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101
All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer or if you are on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #9026 or #1101). There may be current civil service list restrictions impacting the agency’s ability to hire.
The Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, seeks Design Engineers to support projects in design and construction stage within the Coastal Resiliency Program. Under the supervision of an Engineer – in – Charge responsible for several projects in the design and construction phases: including the East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) and Brooklyn Bridge Montgomery Street Costal Resilience (BMCR). The selected candidates will prepare contract documents, specifications, and final estimates; engage in engineering investigations; and prepare contract plans and working drawings. The candidates will also participate in field surveys of existing conditions; prepare reports; engage in engineering reviews and studies; and prepare designs with minimal supervision.
Design Engineers will provide support for plan, specification and estimate review and provide comments in accordance with the City. Infrastructure components to be reviewed could be flood walls, interceptor gates, major outfalls and/or tide gates. Engineering reports such as hydrology maps and hydraulic drainage are likely to be reviewed and coordinated within the Coastal Resiliency team, as led by the Engineer-in- Charge. Major support requirement will be to assist all contract documents through the various DDC units such as Program Management, Utilities, Budget, Legal and ACCO. In addition to internal DDC units, the Design Engineers will maintain coordination with the grant managing agency that leads the respective coastal resiliency project. Details of this responsibility include – agency coordination, conveying technical and engineering plans and specifications, provide recommendations to city agencies and DDC leadership and act as a liaison between the consultant, public agencies and possibly the community.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All applicants, including City Employees:
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Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master’s degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.