Engineer Assistant, Level 2 (Provisional)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

LaGuardia Community College seeks an Engineer Assistant to perform professional engineering work at Assignment Level I/II with responsibilities ranging from design to cost estimation, construction coordination, and research. Reporting to the Director of Campus Facilities, the role supports capital improvement projects, prepares drawings, coordinates field construction, and ensures quality audits.

A BS in engineering and 2 years of experience are required, with strong HVAC, BAS/BMS, AutoCAD, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college and two years of full-time experience in professional engineering work; OR Education and/or experience equivalent to this.
• Minimum 3-4 years in facilities engineering, construction/project management and/or building operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, specifications, and cost estimation for in‑house facilities improvement and alteration projects.
• Coordinate and review design for Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Coordinate field construction and perform construction quality audit.
• Engage in complex research, planning investigation, studies, or examinations.
• Prepare, maintain and file reference materials and project drawings.
• Coordinate Facilities' infrastructure projects from conception to commissioning on critical building systems, (e.g., boilers, chillers, mechanical systems, HVAC/distribution systems, structural, UPS, electrical, plumbing, BMS/controls logic, and fire/life‑safety.)
• Assist all phases of capital & internal projects.
• Conduct equipment inspections; support commissioning and test activities.
• Assist with cost estimating and budget tracking.
• Preparing technical reports;
• Managing submittals and closeout documentation.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Electrical distribution systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS)

OSHA safety requirements

Energy codes and sustainability

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Building controls software

Monitoring platforms

Job description

GENERAL DUTIES

This class of positions encompasses responsible engineering work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility. There are two (2) assignment levels within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.

Assignment Level I

Under Supervision With Limited Latitude For Independent Action Or Decision Performs Engineering Work Of Limited Difficulty And Responsibility Such As The Following

• Prepares designs, plans, contract and working drawings, contract specifications and other documents and estimates of quantities.
• Maintains a register of change orders and statements of corresponding time and cost impact.
• Maintains constant surveillance of construction programs to ensure satisfactory progress.
• Engages in routine research, investigation, studies or examinations related to engineering functions.
• Prepares construction documents for small maintenance or alteration projects.
• Maintains and files reference materials and project drawings for such purposes as an engineering resource library. This may include duplicating and distributing of materials.

Assignment Level II

Under General Supervision With Some Latitude For Independent Action Or Decision Performs Engineering Work Of Moderate Difficulty And Responsibility, Such As The Following

• Prepares monthly progress reports of assigned projects.
• Assists the University Engineer or other supervisor in the preparation of special reports.
• Participates in, and may supervise, the preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs of buildings.
• Prepares detailed drawings of structures or installations.
• Makes interpretive detail sketches or layouts of engineering plans.
• Prepares complete analyses of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures or of the functional arrangement of interior units, utilities and appurtenances.
• Engages in the conduct of complex and important research, investigations, or studies related to engineering activities.
• Prepares construction documents for medium to large size maintenance or alteration projects.
• Prepares change orders.
• Coordinates the engineering components of a project with its architectural design.
• Performs duties of University Engineer, Level I, except signing and sealing engineering drawings or other official documents, and except supervision of University Engineers.
• May supervise University Assistant Engineers and supportive personnel.
• May incidentally perform duties described under lower assignment level.

CONTRACT TITLE

Engineer Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree‑seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first‑generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty‑six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four‑year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low‑income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Director of Campus Facilities, the successful candidate will assist with the following responsibilities:

• Prepare designs, specifications, and cost estimation for in‑house facilities improvement and alteration projects;
• Coordinate and review design for Capital Improvement Program projects;
• Coordinate field construction and perform construction quality audit;
• Engage in complex research, planning investigation, studies, or examinations;
• Prepare, maintain and file reference materials and project drawings;
• Coordinate Facilities' infrastructure projects from conception to commissioning on critical building systems, (e.g., boilers, chillers, mechanical systems, HVAC/distribution systems, structural, UPS, electrical, plumbing, BMS/controls logic, and fire/life‑safety.)
• Assist all phases of capital & internal projects;
• Conduct equipment inspections; support commissioning and test activities;
• Assist with cost estimating and budget tracking;
• Preparing technical reports;
• Managing submittals and closeout documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and two years of full‑time experience in professional engineering work; OR
• Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above.

Other Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3‑4 years in facilities engineering, construction/project management and/or building operations.
• Demonstrated experience with the following: HVAC fundamentals (air handling units, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VAV systems); electrical distribution systems (transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems), plumbing and fire protection systems; building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS); energy management and sustainability concepts; equipment troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis, understand preventive and predictive maintenance; HVAC Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB);technical review of MEP drawings/specs for design optimization, cost/schedule, compliance, constructability, and O&M.
• Experience with the following software: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel (data analysis, equipment tracking, budgeting), basic knowledge data visualization tools building controls software and monitoring platforms.
• OSHA safety requirements.
• NFPA fire and life safety standards.
• Basic building codes NYC DOB, FDNY.
• Energy codes and sustainability standards.
• Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Emergency response procedures.
• Experience working with Contractors.

Compensation

New Hire: $76,426*

Incumbent: $86,359

• This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax‑Deferred Savings Plans. Part‑time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

CLOSING DATE

October 18th, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

32626

Location

LaGuardia Community College

Job Type

Full‑Time