City Of New York

DESIGN ENGINEER 2

City Of New York$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Five years of satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.
  • Experience with site-civil BIM software, particularly Autodesk Civil 3D.
  • Familiarity with contract drawings, specifications, and field inspections.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Valid New York State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a consultant on major engineering matters.
  • Prepare complex proposals and reports impacting agency operations.
  • Implement capital projects by preparing engineering documents.
  • Conduct field visits and oversee construction design services.
  • Review shop drawings and material approvals during construction phases.
  • Develop project schedules and coordinate with stakeholders.
  • Document issues and resolutions in issue logs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
BEDC seeks to hire a Civil Engineer 2 for IHD's Civil Section, located in our Lefrak Office in Queens, NY. Under direction, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, the selected candidate will perform highly difficult and technically complex work, as engineering specialists in site-civil engineering. General duties will include serving as consultants on major engineering matters, preparing original proposals and reports of a complex nature on a project of great technical complexity or with potential impact on agency engineering operations and/or City infrastructure. Under direction, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, the selected candidate will implement capital projects through the design phase by preparing engineering documents for water tunnels, wastewater treatment systems, and other large, complex facilities which are of the highest priority for the agency. Specific work areas where the selected engineer will be engaged include, but are not necessarily limited to, preparing plans and specifications and related calculations; conducting field visits; design services during construction (DSDC) including reviewing shop drawings, material approvals and requests for information; preparing change orders; conducting research; preparing proposals and reports; witness shop testing and commissioning of complex systems; development of project schedule; communicating and coordinating with other engineers and stakeholders; and documenting issues/resolutions in issues logs. The selected candidate may also review and/or oversee staff reviews of designs prepared by outsourced engineering firms for the same types of facilities. When necessary, s/he may also oversee or aid the duties of Engineers Level 1, Assistant Engineers, or Intern Engineers. This position will also require traveling to job sites to perform site investigations and attend site meetings during design and construction phases of projects, as needed. When necessary, this position will require signing and sealing construction documents. PREFERRED SKILLS -Five (5) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work -Proficient use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D -Experience designing using site-civil BIM software including Autodesk Civil 3D -Experience in the planning, layout, and details of contract drawings, specifications, shop drawing review, and field inspections and investigations -Experience in the application of code requirements and preparation of technical reports and submitting formal design calculations -Strong verbal and written communication skills -Experience in use of Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint -A valid New York State Driver's License CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215 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.

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