Environmental Engineer II: Water & Sewer Projects Lead

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Environmental Engineer to manage remediation responses and oversee emergency water/sewer contracts across NYC. You will supervise engineers, coordinate with agencies and contractors, and ensure timely completion of critical city infrastructure projects.

The role requires a NYS Professional Engineer license, extensive construction experience, and strong contract oversight capabilities within a large municipal utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; minimum 10 years construction-related experience, preferably with infrastructure such as water mains and sewers, 3 years in supervisory capacity overseeing contracts and subordinates.
• Good work ethic and willingness to be vocal with contractors to ensure specifications are followed.

Responsibilities

• Manage response to remediation of failures in City water and sewer systems via emergency construction contracts and oversee procurement of these contracts for emergency repair of water mains and sewers across the five boroughs.
• Oversee replacement/relocation of City water and sewer facilities as part of larger projects; liaise with other government entities, private developers, and coordinate private work with City facilities.
• Lead a group of engineers on installation, modification and repair of sewers and water mains; represent the unit and agency in water/sewer contracts; monitor budget, work orders, data generation and timely completion.

Skills

Construction experience

Supervisory experience

Water mains

Sewers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Environmental Engineer to manage remediation responses and oversee emergency water/sewer contracts across NYC. You will supervise engineers, coordinate with agencies and contractors, and ensure timely completion of critical city infrastructure projects.

The role requires a NYS Professional Engineer license, extensive construction experience, and strong contract oversight capabilities within a large municipal utility environment.