Deputy Director of Structural Engineering

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Parks is seeking a Civil Engineer to manage a portfolio of historic and new structures, waterfronts, retaining walls, and related projects across New York City. You will oversee engineering staff, assign work, monitor progress, and ensure designs are filed with the Department of Buildings and other authorities.

Candidates must hold a New York State Professional Engineer license, have four years of civil engineering experience, and may substitute a master's degree for one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time civil engineering experience.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer license.
• Master's degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of experience.
• Special Note: for Levels II/III, at least one year in last three years as major contributor or project leader on a complex project.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering staff by assigning projects and approving timesheets.
• Direct workload for structural engineering within Parks’ purview.
• Ensure designs meet best practices and filed with DOB or authorities.
• Ensure timely completion of design projects and bid documents.
• Facilitate rapid problem-solving during construction.
• Coordinate intra- and inter-agency projects, permits and presentations.
• Serve as Agency-wide technical consultation point person.
• Attend meetings with architects, landscape architects, consultants, and stakeholders.

Skills

Structural engineering

Code/regulations knowledge

Project management

Waterfront design

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Communication

New York State Driver’s license

Education

Master's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Structural design software

Job description

NYC Parks is a design 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 and spray showers.

The work of Capital Projects impacts neighborhood growth, public health, local commerce and sustainability initiatives throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The portfolio of engineering projects is fascinating and unparalleled. The setting for these projects is on the main stage of the world's most renowned Park system and City.

This position would be responsible for managing a portfolio that includes both historic and new structures and buildings, waterfront structures, retaining walls and other structures throughout the City.

Major Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Engineering Team Leader, manage engineering staff by assigning projects, monitoring workloads, team and projects progress, schedule and/or performance; perform review of technical work, monitor and evaluate employees' performance, attendance and approve timesheets and leave requests; and update staff on any relevant Agency or division matters.
• Direct and manage workload specifically associated with structural engineering work within Parks’ purview.
• Ensure projects are consistently designed and executed according to best practices and properly filed with Department of Buildings or any other authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensure timely completion of design projects and transmittal of bid documents.
• Facilitate rapid problem-solving on issues that arise during construction or conditions that may pose a danger to the public.
• Coordinate project-specific intra- and inter-agency projects, such as design coordination, stakeholder input, permits, design presentations and approvals.
• Serve as Agency-wide point person for technical consultation within the appropriate engineering field.
• Serve as Engineering Department liaison and attend meetings with architects, landscape architects, consultants, contractors, stakeholders and representatives of other agencies.

Work Location

Olmsted Center, Queens

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

1. Specialty in Structural Engineering.
2. Thorough understanding of NYC Department of Building codes/regulations.
3. At least 5 years of experience with both technical design and project management duties.
4. Knowledge in the following specialized areas: waterfront structures and sustainable/ “green” design.
5. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and relevant structural design software.
6. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
7. 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. 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 $107.50 background check fee.

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