Senior Project Engineer

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Administrative Engineer NM-1 to serve as a Senior Project Engineer in Valhalla, NY. This role supports capital programs management and coordinates complex projects from scope through construction.

Responsibilities include reviewing consultant submissions, tracking schedules and budgets, and liaising with directors to advance capital projects. A NYS PE license and extensive engineering experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New York State Professional Engineer license.
• Six years of full-time experience in engineering, with at least two in managerial/administrative roles.
• Experience supporting capital projects and program management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Deputy Director and Chiefs in planning and coordinating moderately complex capital projects from scope to construction.
• Review consultant submissions and ensure alignment with project needs.
• Track progress, schedule, and budget; lead meetings onsite and virtually.
• Coordinate with contract administrators on proposals and contracts.
• Prepare information for future capital planning and act as bureau liaison.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Summarize complex information

Budget and procurement familiarity

eBuilder workflows

Logical thinking

Contract tracking

Travel willingness

Education

New York State Professional Engineer license

Tools

eBuilder

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 Water Supply (BWS) Capital Programs Management Directorate, under its Infrastructure Planning, Design & Construction group, is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of the Bureau’s capital projects. The overall program consists of several on‑call contracts, each of which may have up to a dozen individual assignments, that must be executed concomitantly. In support of these efforts, BWS seeks to hire an Administrative Engineer NM‑1 to serve as a Senior Project Engineer, located in Valhalla NY.

Under supervision, and with a high degree of latitude, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Deputy Director of Capital Programs Management, the Chief of Construction Management, and the Deputy Chief of Planning & Design, in the planning, management, and coordination of moderately complex capital projects from scope, design, and construction phases. This position may also be tasked with the coordination and management of the various projects currently being executed by BEDC at the Hillview Reservoir Complex.

Specific Duties

• Reviewing consultant submissions, including designs and reports, ensuring they meet the intent of the assignment and needs of the operating bureau
• Tracking progress, schedule, and budget of all projects under employee’s portfolio
• Notifying Supervisor(s) of any adverse conditions.
• Scheduling, preparing for, and leading meetings, both onsite and virtual
• Reviewing and approving consultant invoices
• Maintaining digital contract files and records of job history and progress
• Investigating and advising the agency concerning issues that may impact scope, schedule, and/or budget
• Working with the contract administrator to development requests for proposals and contracts.
• Assisting the Deputy Director with compiling information to be used for future capital planning.
• Serve as the Bureau Liaison for capital projects as assigned

(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

Special Working Conditions

Some of the physical activities performed by the employee include: walking to and from inspection sites and during the course of inspections; climbing and descending ladders or stairs to get to areas to be inspected; standing on scaffolds to inspect work; standing for an extended period of time; bending and stooping during inspections; working in confined areas; distinguishing colors; wearing a hard hat; climbing over and around various objects; walking in areas that may be damp, dark smoky or acrid; working outdoors in all kinds of weather; must be able to lift about 20 pounds of equipment when required.

Employee may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Preferred Skills

• High proficiency in MS office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to distill highly complex and comprehensive information into succinct summaries for dissemination to senior management
• Familiarity with New York City Budget and Procurement requirements
• High level understanding and facility in eBuilder and its workflows
• Ability to think logically, independently, and focus on objectives
• Ability to track and manage multiple contracts
• Ability to travel, as necessary, to other BWS locations

Hours and Shift

35 Hours per week. May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Work Location

465 Columbus Avenue

Valhalla, NY 10595

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

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. As per civil service Rule 3.2.11 candidates must live outside the five (5) boroughs or be permanent in the civil service title listed in order to be considered for appointment.

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.