City Of New York

Associate Engineer - B (Civil/Structural)

City Of New York$74K — $104K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related fields
  • Two years of full-time experience as Associate Engineer - A or equivalent education/experience
  • Understanding of SCA standards and applicable building codes
  • Familiarity with site surveys and construction documents
  • Ability to lead and coordinate with contractors and surveyors

Responsibilities

  • Review scope reports and construction documents for compliance
  • Conduct site surveys and prepare detailed field reports
  • Observe construction progress in relation to design specifications
  • Create and edit design drawings and specifications for construction
  • Coordinate site tasks with third-party contractors
  • Compare construction site conditions to contract drawings
  • Perform related engineering tasks as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Work under the supervision of licensed engineers
  • Exposure to diverse engineering projects in New York
  • Participate in impactful urban development initiatives
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Job Description Summary

The Associate Engineer - B (Civil/Structural) functions as a project or team leader usually under the supervision of a licensed engineer for the scope, design, and post occupancy of projects.

Job Description

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.

Education

Baccalaureate: Engineering

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

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

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