Review Engineer - Assistant Civil Engineer

City of New York • Queens, NY

2d • Hybrid

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 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 Four Assistant Civil Engineers for the Site Connection Unit within the Division of Engineering, Connections and Permitting. The primary responsibility of this unit is to perform full review of Site and House Connection Proposals for sewer connections to City sewers and issue certification for sewer connections for commercial and residential properties within the five boroughs of New York City. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to influence the design phase of projects by analyzing hydraulic components and performing site analysis, utilizing skills in reading architectural, mechanical, and plumbing drawings. The role involves reviewing and approving site connection and house connections proposal applications to ensure compliance with DEP standards and regulations, ultimately contributing to environmental enrichment and public health protection by managing wastewater and stormwater. Candidates will coordinate with Professional Engineers and developers to resolve engineering issues and meet project goals in accordance with DEP rules and regulations.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read architectural, mechanical and plumbing drawings.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of water resource principles.
• Familiarity with DEP current standards and Rules & Regulations.
• Familiarity with Unified Storm Water Rule and zoning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review site and house connection proposals submitted by Professional Engineers and Registered Architects.
• Review and perform hydraulic calculations to determine the size of sewer connection to City sewer and to evaluate the proposed sewer release rate to sewer to conform Unified Storm Water Rule and zoning requirements.
• Review Survey and other supportive documents to comply with the Department’s Rules, Regulations, Standards and Specifications.
• Research and review sewer records and drainage plan for accuracy of the site connection proposal review prior to certifications.
• Research the site area with the use of city tools like zoning maps, tax maps, ArcGIS.
• Utilize water resource principles to determine maximum sewer pipe capacity, allowable flow rate and alternatives of site development to retain/detain storm on site or to release storm flow from a site at a flow rate acceptable to DEP.
• Meet with the professional engineers to discuss and determine the best solution for their project’s needs given any stringent circumstances for approval in accordance with the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations requirements.
• Review and approve moderate to complex permit applications for new sewer connections for residential and commercial properties.
• Review and approve moderate to complex repair, relay and plug permit applications associated with sewer connections.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce.
• Potential consideration for the 55-a Program for qualified persons with a disability.

What This Job Offers

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