City Of New York

Design Engineer

City Of New York$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college.
  • One year of full-time professional civil engineering experience or a Master's degree in civil engineering.
  • Permanent status as Assistant Civil Engineer or passing score on Exam #5015 preferred.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. is mandatory; no visa sponsorship is provided.
  • Familiarity with engineering design and contract documentation processes.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare contract documents and specifications for engineering projects.
  • Conduct engineering investigations to inform design and planning stages.
  • Develop contract plans and detailed working drawings.
  • Perform field surveys to assess existing conditions on-site.
  • Compile comprehensive reports on engineering findings and project statuses.
  • Participate in engineering reviews and project studies with interdepartmental teams.
  • Design projects with minimal oversight, demonstrating independent judgment.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a standard 35-hour work week.
  • Engagement in diverse engineering projects within the Division of Infrastructure.
  • Opportunity to work under the supervision of experienced engineers.
  • Supportive environment for professional growth in civil engineering.
  • Participation in community infrastructure projects that impact New York City.
Full Job Description


Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate in your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer or if you are on the open-competitive list Exam #5015.

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking a Design Engineer to join various teams within the unit.

The successful candidates will report to an Engineer-In-Charge and will be responsible for preparing contract documents, specifications, and final estimates; conducting engineering investigations; and developing contract plans and working drawings.
Additionally, the candidates will conduct field surveys to assess current conditions, compile reports, participate in engineering reviews and studies, and design projects with minimal oversight.

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:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs / Explore Careers / City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

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