Project Engineer

City of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55a Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Residency not required

Job summary

City of New York’s DEP BEPA seeks an Environmental Engineer to support the Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Permitting Unit in Queens. You will supervise SWPPP reviews, oversee permit closeout, and coordinate field inspections with engineers and staff.

Applicants must hold a NYS Professional Engineer license with four years of experience in environmental engineering; a master's degree may substitute for one year. Residency is not required.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Professional Engineer license with four years of environmental engineering experience.
• Master's degree in environmental engineering may substitute for one year of experience.
• Special eligibility for Level II/III includes at least one year of leading a complex project.

Responsibilities

• Supervise reviews of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs).
• Review SWPPPs for complex development projects and oversee permit closeout.
• Coordinate field inspections and supervise inspection staff for compliance.
• Prepare reports and maintain project records.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Reading drawings

Project leadership

Communication

Education

New York State Professional Engineer License

Master's degree in environmental engineering (equiv.)

Tools

TR-55

HEC

HydroCAD

Job description

The NYC Department of 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 stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA), within the Bureau of Sustainability, is responsible for implementation of the Unified Stormwater Rule through its Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Permitting Unit. The Unified Stormwater Rule requires stormwater management for construction on public and private properties (1) to help protect City infrastructure from polluted stormwater runoff generated from construction activities, (2) to reduce or slow down stormwater entering sewers during wet weather, and (3) to help improve the quality of NYC’s waterways. This regulatory structure, the Unified Stormwater Rule, is required by the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit, issued by the State pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act, and also incorporated into the City’s commitments to reducing combined sewer overflow (CSO). The City’s stormwater regulations allow new developments to be built while ensuring the City’s compliance with our permit obligations and reducing the flow into our sewer system during larger storm events.

The Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Permitting Unit in BEPA reviews Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans in support of Unified Stormwater Rule compliance, issues Stormwater Construction Permits, and sees sites through the Notice of Termination and Maintenance Permit closeout process. The unit also tracks permitting metrics, identifies opportunities for process improvements, engages with developers, engineering and architectural industry representatives and other agencies implementing capital projects subject to compliance, and tracks compliance with water quality objectives under CSO and MS4 mandates. Improving permitting review timelines, while also ensuring compliance with stormwater regulations, is a high priority for DEP.

The Stormwater Permitting Team is seeking (2) Civil Engineer Level 02 candidates to serve as Project Engineers for the permitting unit at our headquarters in Queens, NY. Under general supervision, with some latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, the selected candidate will be responsible for supervising reviews of SWPPPs, reviewing SWPPPs submitted for more complex development projects, supervising projects going through the permit closeout process and supervising and completing inspections.

Tasks include:

• Performs mathematical calculations.
• Works with minimal supervision supervising intern and assistant level civil engineers and project managers and associate project managers.
• Provides direction and engineering oversight for review of stormwater pollution prevention plans and coordinates and oversees field inspection staff for implementation and enforcement of stormwater pollution prevention plans.
• Checks and oversee the checking of as-built plans submitted by applicants to show conformance with rules.
• Participates in field survey operations by acting as instrument person, rodman, chainman or, when necessary, as chief of party on routine surveys to determine if stormwater management practices are constructed in accordance with approved plans.
• Inspects premises, witnesses soil testing and the construction, demolition or alteration of structures for compliance with the provisions of law, rule, or regulation.
• Reviews maps, plans, drawings, and specifications for the construction, demolition or alteration of structures in connection with the issuance of pertinent New York City Stormwater Construction Permit and Stormwater Maintenance Permit and compliance with the provision of law, rule, or regulation.
• Prepares associated reports and correspondence and maintains records; performs related work.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering. A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in environmental engineering.

SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II or 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

At the time of appointment to certain positions, candidates may be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. If required, employees must maintain this license for the duration of employment.

• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Good understanding of hydrology and hydraulics
• Experience using TR55, HEC, Hydro CAD or other hydrology/hydraulics software
• Ability to work well with other staff and the public

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.