Design Engineer

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

Job summary

City of New York is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer for a full-time role based at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101. The position offers a 35-hour work week and reports to an Engineer-In-Charge within the Design Unit’s Section 3 – Consultant Design team.

The successful candidate will prepare contract documents, specifications and final estimates, conduct field surveys, compile reports, participate in reviews and studies, and design projects with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering with 1 year full-time civil engineering experience.
• Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering technology with 3 years of full-time experience.
• Baccalaureate degree plus master’s in civil engineering from an accredited college.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract documents, specifications, and final estimates.
• Conduct engineering investigations and develop contract plans/working drawings.
• Perform field surveys; compile reports and participate in reviews and studies.
• Design projects with minimal oversight.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office & AutoCAD

Infrastructure construction knowledge

Knowledge of NYC DOT/NYSDOT/DEP specs

NYC infrastructure understanding

Primavera P6

ENV SP credential (preferred)

Driver's license

Personal vehicle (optional)

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (1 year exp)

Bachelors in C.E. Tech (3 years exp)

Bachelors + Masters in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Job description

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate in your cover letter and resume if you are permanent in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer, if you are on the open-competitive list (exam #5015), or filed for open-competitive exam #7006.

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking a Design Engineer to join Design Unit’s Section 3 – Consultant Design team.

The successful candidate will report to an Engineer-In-Charge and will be responsible for preparing contract documents, specifications, and final estimates; conducting engineering investigations; and developing contract plans and working drawings.

Additionally, the candidate will conduct field surveys to assess current conditions, compile reports, participate in engineering reviews and studies, and design projects with minimal oversight.

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

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure projects (sewers, water mains, roadways)
• Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards
• Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred)
• Valid driver's license (required)
• Personal vehicle (optional)

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.

, $66,330.00 – $76,279.00