Job Description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Civil Engineer title, reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #9045 or #0156), or those who have filed for the DDC Promotional Exam #4522, or the Open-Competitive Exam #4030 in March 2024 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card, Receipt of Filing or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

Join our Green Infrastructure and Cloudburst Management team to help NYC mitigate the effects of climate change. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, seeks two Engineers-In-Charge. Reporting directly to the Director, the selected candidates will be responsible for r the technical reviews and analysis for the design and implementation of Green Infrastructure, Cloudburst Management, and other Infrastructure design projects. The Engineers-In-Charge will supervise a staff of engineers, landscape architects, and project managers who will: assist with the team’s portfolio of capital projects with an emphasis on storm water management and sustainable design; oversee the completeness of all ancillary work; coordinate various stages of project development with interagency and private utility companies; review and produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications; engage in the review of consultant design drawings, subsurface reports, drainage studies, and the management of consultant design contracts. Additional responsibilities include generating and updating comprehensive project reports; coordinating utility services when needed; and preparing and reviewing CPM design schedules.

Candidates will also assist the Director and Deputy Director in the preparation of consultant task orders and specific contract requirements; and will participate in the technical consultant selection review committee.

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 for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. 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) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and

(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.

Special Note:

In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.