Lead Environmental Engineer, Water & Sewer Operations

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Engineer in Charge in the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations to oversee emergency water main and sewer contracts across the five boroughs and coordinate remediation efforts.

A valid New York State Professional Engineer license and four years of full-time environmental engineering experience are required; a master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; at least 10 years construction-related experience, incl. water mains and sewers.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience overseeing contracts and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage response to remediation requests for water/sewer failures via emergency contracts.
• Oversee procurement of emergency repair contracts for water mains and sewers across five boroughs.
• Coordinate with contractors, other agencies, and private developers to ensure timely, compliant work.

Skills

Engineering degree

Construction management

Contract supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

New York State Professional Engineer license

Job description

New York City Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Engineer in Charge in the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations to oversee emergency water main and sewer contracts across the five boroughs and coordinate remediation efforts.

A valid New York State Professional Engineer license and four years of full-time environmental engineering experience are required; a master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.