City Of New York

Engineer-In-Charge

City Of New York$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four years of full-time civil engineering experience required
  • Valid New York State Professional Engineer's License needed
  • Master's degree in civil engineering can substitute for one year of experience
  • At least one year in the last three years as a major contributor or project leader on complex projects for higher assignment levels
  • Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution.

Responsibilities

  • Design capital roadway, sewer, and water main projects
  • Supervise a team of 4-6 engineers and technicians
  • Oversee and coordinate project development with interagency and utility companies
  • Review and produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications
  • Manage consultant design contracts and review related materials
  • Generate comprehensive project reports and contract documents
  • Assist in the preparation of consultant task orders and participate in selection review committee.

Benefits

  • Full-time hours of 35 per week
  • Opportunities to engage in critical community infrastructure projects
  • Collaboration with various agencies and stakeholders
  • Professional growth through project leadership and supervisory roles
  • Contributions to coastal resiliency initiatives, enhancing city planning.
Full Job Description
Job Description Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Hours: Full-time - 35 Hours Only candidates who are permanent in the Civil Engineer title, those who are reachable on DDC Promotional List (Exam #4522), or reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #4030) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking Engineers-In-Charge to join our Design Unit - Section 1 and Coastal resiliency - Design. The successful candidates will report to a Deputy Director and will be responsible for the design of capital roadway, sewer, and water main projects and will supervise a staff of approximately 4 - 6 engineers and technicians, who will design sewers, water mains, and roadways. The Engineers-In-Charge will oversee the design of all ancillary work; coordinate various stages of project development with interagency and private utility companies; review and produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications; engage in the review of consultant design drawings, studies, reports, and the management of consultant design contracts; generate updated comprehensive project reports, and contract documents; coordinate utility services when needed; prepare and review Critical Path Method (CPM) design schedules; and provide construction supports when needed. Lastly, the candidates will assist the Director and Deputy Director in the preparation of consultant task orders and specific contract requirements; and participate in the technical consultant selection review committee. Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf. 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. 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. Additional Information

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