Assistant Civil Engineer

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to supervise and inspect construction of water mains, sewers and roadway work, ensuring adherence to specifications, standards and contract drawings.

The role involves daily contractor reports, data management and coordinating work with agency priorities, with emphasis on timely payments and quality control. A New York State driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect construction of water mains, sewers and roadway work to ensure conformance with specifications, standards, and contract drawings.
• Provide daily reports on contractor work activities and ensure that contract work is performed in a timely manner and that necessary funding is available.
• Manage project data, such as complaints, surveys, breaksheets, dye tests, video records, reports, etc.
• Coordinate and schedule contractor work according to agency priorities.
• Attend mandatory trainings to improve professional knowledge and acquire skills (including computer software) to increase overall quality and productivity.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE EITHER PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER, OR MUST HAVE TAKEN CIVIL SERVICE EXAM NO. 7006 FOR ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER.

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are: the operation, maintenance and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City’s water or sewer systems.

The Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations seeks to hire one (1) motivated Assistant Civil Engineer for Collection Systems Investigation Unit within the Division of Construction Management.

The Assistant Civil Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and inspecting construction of water mains, sewers and roadway work to ensure conformance with specifications, standards, and contract drawings. In addition, they will be responsible for providing daily reports on contractor work activities, ensuring that contract work is performed in a timely manner and the necessary funding is available, and details are accurate and up to date.

As an Assistant Civil Engineer, candidate will:

• Conduct and track in-office and field investigations to determine the causes of sewer related issues.
• Monitor's daily operations to ensure contract compliance.
• Participate in and supervise maintenance operations of public sewers, analysis on findings, and prepare recommendations for alterations and repairs to resolve sewer related issues.
• Make determination of sewer conditions for house connections and main lines in the citywide sewer system.
• Be responsible for the management of projects’ data, such as complaints, surveys, breaksheets, dye tests, video records, reports, etc.
• Prepare and review payments, change orders, and claims for multiple contracts.
• Coordinate and schedule contractor work according to agency priorities.
• Perform routine duties in approved manner, and making sure pertinent information is reported to the supervisor properly and timely.
• Report daily assignments and activities accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Attend mandatory (or, if needed, voluntary) training to improve professional knowledge and acquire skills (inclusive of computer software) in order to increase overall quality and productivity of work.

NYS Driver’s License is required.

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For additional information about DEP, visit www.nyc.gov/dep

DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Minimum 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.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.