Engineer-In-Charge

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) is seeking a Civil Engineer to supervise staff reviewing House Connection/Site Connection Proposals and related permits within the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations. The role includes hydraulic analysis, coordination with engineers and developers, and ensuring projects comply with DEP rules and NYC regulations.

Responsibilities include overseeing reviews of site plans, auditing self-certified proposals, and collaborating with City/State

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time civil engineering experience.
• Valid New York State Professional Engineer license.
• Current NYS PE registration must be maintained during employment.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff reviewing site and house connection proposals and audit related documentation.
• Review hydraulic calculations to size sewer connections and evaluate release rates per rules.
• Coordinate with professional engineers and developers to resolve engineering issues.
• Audit self-certified proposals and ensure compliance with Department rules and specifications.
• Engage with City/State agencies to interpret and apply project requirements.

Skills

Driver's license

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in civil engineering (substitutes for 1 year experience)

Job description

The NYC Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country with nearly 600 employees. DEP’s supply water is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square miles watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The position will fall under jurisdiction of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations, (BWSO) which is responsible for the operation and maintenance and protection of New York City’s drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems, the protection of adjacent waterways and natural drainage (wetlands), and the development of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Infrastructure Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, BWSO has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects as they relate to the City’s water or sewer systems.

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer, who will supervise staff reviewing House Connection/Site Connection Proposals, dewatering permit applications, swimming pool permit applications and auditing self-certified House Connection/Site Connection Proposals. As part of the Site Connection Unit, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to influence the design phase of projects by analyzing hydraulic components of projects. The selected Candidate will coordinate with Professional Engineers and the developers to resolve engineering issues and to meet the goals by following DEP rules and regulations. They will also coordinate with other City/State agencies to familiarize themselves with their rules and regulations for better understanding of the projects and incorporate various rules and regulations that the project site is subject to.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise staff reviewing site and house connection proposal submitted by Professional Engineers and Registered Architects. Review and perform hydraulic calculations to determine the size of sewer connection to City sewer and to evaluate the proposed sewer release rate to sewer to conform Unified Storm Water Rule and zoning. Review Survey and other supportive documents to comply with the Department’s Rules, Regulations, Standards and Specifications. Research and review sewer records and drainage plan for accuracy of the site connection proposal review prior to certifications.
• Supervise staff auditing self-certified House Connection/Site Connection Proposals that were previously self-certified by Professional Engineers and Registered Architects. Review comments/finding by auditors/reviewers so they are following the Department's Rules, Regulations Standards and Specifications.
• Review Site Master Plan for different construction phases to allocate site specific storm release rate.
• Research the site area with the use of city tools like zoning maps, tax maps, ArcGIS.
• Utilize water resource principles to determine maximum sewer pipe capacity, allowable flow rate and alternatives of site development to retain/detain storm on site or to release storm flow from a site at a flow rate acceptable to DEP.
• Meet with the professional engineers to discuss and determine the best solution for their project’s needs given any stringent circumstances for approval in accordance with the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations requirements.

***ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE EITHER PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CIVIL ENGINEER OR MUST FILE FOR AND PASS THE UPCOMING CIVIL SERVICE EXAM FOR CIVIL ENGINEER (EXAM NO. 7020, WHICH IS OPEN FOR FILING 12/2/2026 - 12/22/2026) TO BE CONSIDERED***

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
• 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

• A NYS driver’s license is required. - Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. - Excellent communication skills are both written and oral. - Problem solving skills and ability to make independent decisions. - Leadership skills and be able to direct and lead. - Self-motivated individual who takes initiative and executes tasks. - May be required to attend meetings in field that are outside of the regular working place.

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.

, $83,610.00 – $96,151.00