ASSISTANT PRINCIPLE ENGINEER (OPEN COMPETITIVE) BSA

Salary : $97,611.00 - $120,775.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POSTING
Department: BUFFALO SEWER AUTH
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Fee: $0.00

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
The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Principal Engineer in planning, assigning, supervising and actively participating in the activities of the overall sanitary and civil engineering program. This is difficult professional engineering work performed under the general supervision of the Principal Engineer. This class differs from that of other engineering positions by virtue of its expanded scope, level of responsibility and supervisory responsibility. Supervision is exercised over subordinate engineering positions to assist with the more difficult problems and to review their work to ensure the maintenance of high professional engineering standards. Supervision may also be exercised drafting room, record room, field party and inspection personnel.

Does related work as required.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)
Acts as an Assistant to the Principal Engineer and in his absence, acts in his/per place;

Performs administrative duties of engineering section;

Supervises and participates in the preparation and analysis of a wide variety of sanitary engineering statistics, data, designs, records and reports;

Suggests and recommends the improvement of sanitary engineering procedures and facilities for the development of long-range projects and programs;

Prepares specifications for the more complex engineering activities;

Supervises and assists subordinate staff members with their more difficult problems and reviews their work.

Minimum Qualifications
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Applicants must have continuous and permanent status as an Associate Engineer i for at least one year.
Special Requirement

Possession of a Professional Engineer's License issued by the State of New York, which must be presented at time of filing application, and maintained during employment.
Open Competitive

1. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field and three (3) years of full-time experience in the design of wastewater treatment facilities and appurtenances;
   OR
2. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field and five (5) years of full-time experience in the design of wastewater treatment facilities and appurtenances

OR

1. An equivalent combination as defined with the limits of A and B.

Special Requirement

Possession of a Professional Engineer's License issued by the State of New York, which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment.
Additional Information
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as it relates to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a large municipal sewer system;

Good knowledge of sanitary engineering as it relates to sewage treatment, sewage lines and appurtenances to the sewer system;

Ability to design and construct additions and improvements to a large sewage system;

Ability to prepare and analyze hydraulic engineering records and reports;

Ability to express and evaluate engineering concepts and decisions in drawings, designs, and written specifications;

Ability to understand and carry out administrative directions;

High degree of accuracy;

Good professional judgment;

Initiative; resourcefulness; tact and courtesy;

Good address; Integrity;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Working at the Buffalo Sewer Authority is more than just a job, it is your path to a career. Most all positions at the BSA promote into other positions, providing you with a career path for advancement and growth.

The Buffalo Sewer Authority also provides an exceptional, second-to-none, benefits package to meet the diverse and changing needs of our employees, which includes:

• Generous family healthcareat little or no cost to you, including:
  • Medical, Vision and Dental Coverages
• Life Insurance (basic and supplemental)
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing certifications, licensures and college courses
• Membership into the New York State retirement and pension system
• 457b - New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
• Substantial leave time, including:
  • Vacation, personal leave and sick leave days
• 14 paid holidays annually
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members