Reviewer- Assist. Civil Engineer

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • $66,330 - $76,279 • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for protecting public health and the environment through various means, including supplying clean drinking water, treating wastewater, and reducing pollution. As the largest combined municipal and wastewater utility in the country, DEP employs nearly 6,000 individuals. The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) is specifically tasked with managing the City's drinking water and wastewater systems, safeguarding waterways, and overseeing the Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. In response to recent zoning reforms and Mayoral initiatives aimed at accelerating housing production, BWSO is experiencing a significant increase in applications related to Affordable Housing and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). This surge is expected to lead to a substantial rise in the volume of Water & Sewer Connection, Backflow Preventer Installation, Plan and Permit reviews, Inspections, and Approvals. To address these demands, BWSO is seeking two Assistant Civil Engineers for its Regulatory Review Unit within the Division of Engineering, Connections and Permitting. This unit is responsible for reviewing engineering plans and submissions from various entities, including private companies, City, State, and Federal agencies. The selected candidates will perform engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility under supervision.

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 preliminary and final plans and documents of moderate complexity for the design and construction of projects that impact water mains and sewers to ensure compliance with NYCDEP standards and engineering practices and other relevant provisions of law, rules or regulation.
• Assist supervisors in the research, planning, and development of design standard and documents, directives, and other engineering functions.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and report on project status and tasks assigned, unanticipated conditions and possible problems and solutions.
• Maintain detailed record of project progress including not limited to folder organization, and communication with other units and Bureaus (BWT, BPAC, BEPA, BEDC, Distribution, Field-ops, Budget, Construction, and Legal). Prepares CPIs as needed should DEP be responsible for funding water or sewer betterment work.
• Lead and organize meetings with other city agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and private entities in matters related to Plan Review submissions and prepares summary notes and minutes.
• Engages in studies, investigations or examinations related to the engineering functions or activities of the department. Engages in other reviews and studies regulations associated with water and sewer connections.

What This Job Offers

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