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City of New York Engineer-In-Charge in New York, New York
Job Description
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101
All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are permanent in the Civil Engineer title or if you are on the DDC Promotional List for Exam #9522 or on the Open-Competitive List for Exam #9045 or #0156.
If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you are required to file for DDC Promotional Exam #4522 and/or Open-Competitive Exam #4030 within the filing period of March 6, 2024 to March 26, 2024. For more information and to apply for the Civil Engineer Exam, visit https://a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/home .
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, Coastal Resiliency Unit, is seeking two Engineers-In-Charge. Under the direction of a Deputy Director, the Engineers-In-Charge will be responsible for the supervision of a design section consisting of engineers and technicians responsible for carrying out in-house and consultant design projects; designing sewers, water mains, and roadways; visiting field sites; coordinating various stages of project development within NYC DDC, with outside agencies and with private utility companies; reviewing and producing final contract plans, estimates, and specifications; generating and updating comprehensive project reports; preparing and reviewing CPM schedules; reviewing consultant design drawings, studies, and reports; managing consultant design contracts; ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget; training engineers in the area of consultant contract management; ensuring payments and performance evaluations are done properly and timely; reviewing consultants’ staffing and schedules; and ensuring proper staffing levels are assigned to projects. The Engineers-In-Charge will also ensure that schedules are reasonable, and corrective measures are implemented to avoid delays; assist the Director/Deputy Director in preparing consultant task orders and specific contract requirements, and conduct and review fee proposal negotiations when required, and ensure that negotiation sections are well prepared. Selected candidate is expected to work on various projects including the following: East Side Coastal Resiliency, Red Hook Coastal Resiliency, Bellevue Hospital Community Wall, Brooklyn Bridge Montgomery Street Coastal Resiliency, Flyover Bridge path, etc.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
*This is a grant-funded position with current funding expected to end by June 30th, 2025, though this may be extended. You will be notified in writing should there be any changes to the terms and conditions of employment. *
Qualifications
(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and 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.
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.