Design Lead Environmental Engineering (Process Mechanical)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Engineer 3 (Design Lead) for the IHD Process Mechanical Section, based in the Lefrak Office, Queens, NY. The role focuses on creating sustainable mechanical designs for large capital projects, shaping DEP’s wastewater infrastructure and ensuring operations remain compliant and high-quality.

The candidate will lead design teams, mentor junior engineers, prepare engineering drawings and calculations, and travel to

Qualifications

• New York State Professional Engineer license required with four years of environmental engineering experience.
• Master's degree may substitute one year of experience.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior engineers; project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of capital projects through the design phase.
• Prepare and seal drawings and specifications for process mechanical equipment.
• Travel to job sites for site investigations and meetings.
• Oversee preparation of contract drawings and complex specifications.

Skills

Layout drawings

HVAC & piping design

Verbal communication

Time management

Driver's license

Education

NY Professional Engineer License

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Engineer 3 (Design Lead) for the IHD Process Mechanical Section, based in the Lefrak Office, Queens, NY. The role focuses on creating sustainable mechanical designs for large capital projects, shaping DEP’s wastewater infrastructure and ensuring operations remain compliant and high-quality.

The candidate will lead design teams, mentor junior engineers, prepare engineering drawings and calculations, and travel to