Assistant Structural Engineer

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer for the Capital Projects division, performing engineering tasks under supervision, inspecting sites, and preparing detailed reports. The role emphasizes design, construction oversight, and coordination with stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications include a civil engineering degree and relevant experience; strong knowledge of AutoCAD and structural design software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college; or
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology with three years' experience; or
• Bachelor's degree with master's in civil engineering from an accredited college.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform engineering work of moderate difficulty for the Capital Projects division.
• Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure design compliance.
• Prepare assessment reports, scopes of work, estimates and permit applications.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Driver's license

New York State Engineer-in-Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Baccalaureate degree in Civil Engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Structural design software

Job description

NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties and 14% of the city’s land and coastline, include seawalls and waterfronts, pedestrian bridges, beaches and boardwalks, parks and playgrounds, historic houses, recreation centers and pools.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

Major Responsibilities

• Under supervision and with direction from the lead engineers, perform engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility for the Capital Projects division.
• Inspect/observe construction sites to monitor progress and ensure design compliance. Investigate existing facilities or structural elements for safety and structural integrity.
• Prepare assessment reports, scopes of work, estimates, permit applications and related documents.
• Complete structural analysis and design for new construction and repair or modification of existing structures.
• Draft detailed drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate all work for ongoing projects, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Propose and manage procurement and oversight for work by specialty consultants and contractors.
• Perform miscellaneous technical and administrative tasks to ensure public facilities are optimally designed, constructed and maintained.

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 candidates reachable on the Assistant Civil Engineer Civil Service List, Exam No. 5015, or applicants who took and passed the Assistant Civil Engineer Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 7006). 1. Education in civil engineering with a structural focus. 2. Experience in design and/or construction supervision of retaining walls and similar structures. 3. Experience/training in concrete design and foundation design preferred. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, AutoCAD and structural design software. 5. New York State Engineer-in-Training certification. 6. Familiarity with NYC Department of Building codes/regulations. 7. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 8. A driver license valid in New York State.

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.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 10/02/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 777017 and Job ID# 790391 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

$76,279.00 – $76,279.00