Reviewer - Assistant Civil Engineer

City of New York • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking motivational engineers to address the significant increase in Affordable Housing and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) applications driven by the City of Yes zoning reforms and to comply with Mayoral Executive Order No. 5, SPEED initiative. These regulatory and policy changes are expected to substantially increase the volume of Water & Sewer Connection, Backflow Preventer Installation, Plan and Permit reviews, Inspections, and Approvals. The Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations (BWSO) seeks to hire an Assistant Civil Engineer for the Cross Connection Unit within the Division of Engineering, Connections and Permitting. The typical tasks and responsibilities of this unit are to perform reviews of engineering plans for Cross-Connection or Backflow Prevention Assembly installation on water service lines. Under supervision, the selected candidate will perform engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Applications/Plans/Exemptions for Cross-Connection/Backflow Prevention (BFP) Assembly installation on water service lines submitted by Professional Engineers or Registered Architects.
• Evaluates BFP applications, engineering plans, and exemption requests to ensure proposed installations meet DEP standards and the Cross-Connection Control Plan Review Unit's requirements. Finalizes reviews within the established departmental timeframe.
• Reviews & Checks Initial/Annual Test reports within a duly specified time frame for compliance with approved Cross-Connection plans and ensures ongoing containment integrity by maintaining detailed & accurate records of test reports in the Cross Connection Control database.
• Participates in meetings with the Applicant/Design Engineer regarding Cross-Connection Application/Plan requirements on water service lines. Coordinate professionally with applicants as well as with the team to support the unit’s function.
• Conducts specialized engineering investigations and studies regarding the Cross-Connection Control Program. Prepares formal reports and coordinates technical findings with supervisors and other Cross-Connection staff.
• Maintains communication with supervisors and report on project status and tasks assigned, unanticipated conditions and possible problems and solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level