ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hiring two Assistant Electrical Engineers in Queens, NY to serve as Assistant Project Managers for the Wastewater Capital Program.

You will support upgrades at wastewater resource recovery facilities, CSO projects, and pumping stations, coordinating with BEDC and other agencies. The role emphasizes environmental health and safety, schedule and cost control, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and one year of full-time experience is required.
• Or a bachelor’s in electrical engineering plus a master’s degree (can substitute for one year of experience).
• A degree in any other engineering area is not acceptable.
• Excellent communication and writing skills required.
• Preferred knowledge of wastewater treatment facilities and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Support WWCP design and construction projects for BEDC.
• Develop and track design and contract documents.
• Conduct field investigations and propose solutions.
• Review scope, schedule and cost development and management.
• Contract administration and procurement tasks.
• Coordinate with agency bureaus and stakeholders; ensure EH&S compliance.
• Monitor KPIs for budget and schedule throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Wastewater systems

Design codes & standards

Engineering reports comprehension

Communication & writing skills

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 66,330 - USD 99,528

Job Description

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 storm water, 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.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, and another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.

Our Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP) staff oversees the design and construction of all major capital projects for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT). Current projects include upgrades for sustainability, resiliency, and state of good repair improvements (e.g. main sewage pump system upgrades, solids handling facility upgrades, power system improvements, combined sewer overflow abatement projects and pump station rehabilitation.) WWCP is a team of project managers and engineers who deliver projects with an emphasis on environmental health and safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client service.

BEDC seeks to hire two Assistant Electrical Engineers to be Assistant Project Managers for the WWCP directorate in Queens, NY. The selected candidates will support upgrades/state of good repair construction projects at wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRF), combined sewer overflow (CSO) facilities and pumping stations including gravity belt thickener installation at the Owls head WRRF, and construction of two CSO facilities under the Gowanus Canal Superfund program.

Under supervision, the selected candidates will be an integral project team member responsible for achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring that all prepared program schedules, reports, and work products conform to the program scope of work. The selected candidates will support project team in the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to consultant contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion. They will serve as design and construction support staff ensuring that Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and develop focus on client service with operating bureaus, implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all BEDC support groups, such as the Project Controls group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource group, etc. The selected candidates will also be responsible for developing seamless communication/coordination with agency bureaus, other city agencies, and key stakeholders. They will resolve issues and risk mitigation to keep the project moving and management of the quality of project delivery throughout the project lifecycle and continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to budget, schedule and contract metrics.

Additional tasks include:

• Develop and track contract documents
• Manage development of design documents
• Conduct field investigations and develop solutions to issues
• Review and maintain scope, schedule and cost development and management
• Contract administration/procurement
• Communication with project stakeholders
• Adhere to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) regulations

The selected candidates must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and an ability to be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities.

The selected candidates may be required to work extended days from time to time. The selected candidates will also be required to perform fieldwork that may involve standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions. This position requires operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Robust knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of codes, standards and design guidelines applicable to wastewater treatment facilities
• Ability to read and understand engineering reports, specifications and drawings
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Qualifications

• 1. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; or
• 2. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.

A master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in electrical engineering. A degree in any other engineering area, or in any engineering technology area, is not acceptable.

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.

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