Project Manager - Assistant Environmental Engineer

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Environmental Engineer to join their Capital Program Management team. This role involves planning, developing, and overseeing water and sewer projects throughout New York City. The successful candidate will engage in engineering tasks of moderate difficulty, ensuring projects are executed efficiently from initiation to completion. With a commitment to environmental protection and public health, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about engineering and making a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Federal loan forgiveness programs

State repayment assistance programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field with one year of experience.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and advance Capital Project Initiation packages for sewer and water projects.
• Review engineering plans and maintain detailed project records.
• Coordinate with other divisions and prepare reports and presentations.

Skills

Engineering Design

Project Management

Hydraulic Calculations

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Research and Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Modeling Software

Engineering Software

Job description

Project Manager - Assistant Environmental Engineer

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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development provided pay range

This range is provided by NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$64,242.00/yr - $73,878.00/yr

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.

New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are: the operation, maintenance and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City’s water or sewer systems.

We are seeking to hire One (1) highly motivated Assistant Environmental Engineers to join our Capital Program Management-Drainage and Distribution team. The successful candidate will work under the administrative direction of the Engineer-In-Charge/Deputy Engineer-in-Charge and be responsible for performing engineering tasks of moderate difficulty and responsibility related to water and sewer projects throughout the city. This role involves a mix of planning, developing, advancing, and overseeing capital projects from initiation to completion.

Responsibilities

• Strategically prepare and advance Capital Project Initiation (CPI) packages to initiate projects involving the installation of sanitary and storm sewers, and water infrastructure.
• Develop sketches, project descriptions, scopes, cost estimates, and budget worksheets.
• Prepare engineering drawings using computer software and perform calculations to evaluate design alternatives.
• Track open items related to capital projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Review engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and reports for compliance with DEP and relevant standards.
• Maintain detailed records of project progress, including folder organization, design and construction progress, and project closeout.
• Engage in research, investigations, studies, and examinations related to engineering functions or activities.
• Report project status, tasks, unanticipated conditions, and possible problems to supervisors.
• Attend and prepare minutes for meetings related to project tasks.
• Coordinate with other divisions/bureaus within DEP and outside agencies (e.g., DOC, DOT, DPR).
• Use background information, modeling software, and other tools to simulate and develop the operation of NYC's drainage systems.
• Prepare drainage plans, perform hydraulic calculations, and draft plans using appropriate software.
• Prepare reports and presentations that include background information, methodology, results, and conclusions.
• Track program metrics and ensure all documents meet required standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college and master’s degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college. A master's degree in environmental engineering can only substitute for one year of full-time experience.

Preferred Skills

• NYS Driver’s License is required.

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 through the 55-a Program.

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, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency in NYC 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 free from discrimination and harassment.