Build your career while building NYC Public schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation!

The SCA’s Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for development of scope, design, and construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease conversions and renovation work of existing schools for New York City’s approximately 1.1 million students. Our projects are intentionally and thoughtfully designed; positive impact design is at the forefront of all our projects.

Our In-House studio is a multidisciplinary practice that is responsible for designing some of the largest and most complex schools in our 1,500+ school portfolio as well as renovation work to existing schools. Our other two studios manage external consultants from design inception to completion.  Our three studios are comprised of talented architects and engineers who are driven to deliver high quality custom designed, sustainable, and resilient public schools.

Come and join our continuing journey towards design excellence in the K-12 education sector.  Be impactful!

Responsibilities include:

• Review scope reports and construction documents that have been submitted to ensure they conform to all applicable SCA standards, specifications, building codes, laws, agency requirements, etc. and document deviations.

• Conduct sites surveys, prepare field reports, punch lists, and deficiency reports to facilitate design decisions that meet the standards of NYCSCA.

• Visually observe all aspects of substantially completed work at construction site using design drawings to determine if a contractor has met all the requirements of the project.

• Create and edit the content of design drawings and specifications intended for contractual construction and bulletin documentation.

• Coordinate site assignments with third party surveyors and contractors, determine existing conditions, prepare logs.

• Compares conditions at the construction site to contract drawings and specifications during site visits/field observations at the site to assess the progress and quality of work.

• Perform related tasks.

May perform duties of Associate Engineer - A:

• Assist in conducting sites surveys and prepare field reports, punch lists, and deficiency reports to facilitate design decisions that meet the standards of NYCSCA.

• Assist in the preparation and peer review of construction documents as part of the design phase of projects. (Reso A, CIP's and Capacity school projects).

• Assist or lead in the preparation of scope reports for CIP's and Reso A projects (assignment may be discipline specific) and the assist review of contractor bids and submittals to verify they meet the minimum standards and specifications of the SCA.

• Assist in monitoring the progress of the construction phase of the project.

• Assist in addressing requests for information.

• Perform related tasks.

There are four specialty areas for Associate Engineer A: (1) Electrical, (2) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), (3) Plumbing and Drainage, and (4) Structural.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two Years of full-time experience serving as an Associate Engineer - A or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related fields.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Posting End Date: 08/10/2026

Salary:

• Appointment Rate: $74,128 - $104,294

• Incumbent Rate: $85,247 - $119,938

Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription Drug Options

* Dental & Vision Coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees