Assistant Civil Engineer

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55-a Program

Public loan forgiveness information

Job summary

City of New York in New York City is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to support the Capital Unit within Citywide Technical Services. You will assist in managing consultant contracts, develop drawings and estimates, and perform design calculations for water, sewer and green infrastructure projects.

The position involves coordinating permits, overseeing construction, and conducting site inspections, with opportunities to engage in interagency collaboration and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in civil engineering with required experience as listed.
• Ability to produce drawings and technical specifications for major projects.
• Familiarity with design codes and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering work of moderate difficulty for the Capital Unit.
• Develop drawings, specifications and quantity estimates for major projects.
• Perform design calculations for structural, water, sewer and green infrastructure systems.
• Coordinate interagency permits and submit permit applications.
• Manage and review consultant designs.
• Oversee construction of State of Good Repair contracts.
• Conduct field inspections during design, construction and turnover.
• Review consultant payment requests.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Understanding of design codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology with 3 years experience

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Photoshop

PowerPoint

3D Rendering

Job description

Within the division of Citywide Technical Services (CWS) the Capital Team works in direct partnership with Parks Operations, and other Agency Divisions, to assess, design and reconstruct facilities most in need of improvements. This unit has direct impact on neighborhood quality of life, resiliency, greenhouse gas emission reductions and fun for communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

Major Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform civil engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility for our Capital Unit within Citywide Services. Assist in managing multiple consultant site work contracts within an established schedule and budget.
• Develop drawings, specifications and estimates of quantities for major civil engineering projects including structures, water supply, sewer and green infrastructure.
• Perform design calculations for structural, water supply, storm water, sanitary sewer, green infrastructure and related drainage systems.
• Coordinate project-specific interagency work such as permits, filings and approvals. Prepare and submit permit applications.
• When directed, manage and review consultant designs.
• Manage all aspects towards the construction of the Citywide State of Good Repair contracts program, including, contracts, budgets, operations, reporting, policies, and procedures.
• Perform administrative tasks towards the execution of state of good repair contracts.
• Conduct field inspections before and during design and construction and through turnover.
• Engage in research, investigation, studies, examinations and testing of materials related to the functions or activities of the Capital Engineering group.
• Organize and communicate stakeholder comments for consultant contract drawings, specifications, and construction estimates; and submit reports.
• Review and approve consultant payment requests.

License Requirement

A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment.

Work Location

Randall’s Island

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to applicants who are permanent Assistant Civil Engineers or applicants who take the Assistant Civil Engineer Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 7006). The filing period began on July 1, 2026 and ends on August 25, 2026. For details, visit www.nyc.gov/dcas and click on "Exam Schedules”.

• 1. Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• 2. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 3. Ability to produce measured drawings and technical specifications.
• 4. Familiarity with design codes.
• 5. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• 6. Knowledge of, Microsoft, PhotoShop, PowerPoint and 3D Rendering a plus.

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

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

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.

, $66,330.00 – $76,279.00