Assistant Design Engineer 1

City of New York • Queens, NY

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) is hiring an Assistant Civil Engineer, also identified as Assistant Design Engineer 1, for the In-House Design directorate’s Civil Section. The position is located at DEP headquarters in Queens, NY. The Civil Section prepares sustainable site and civil engineering designs and documents for capital improvement projects involving water supply, wastewater, and other public infrastructure.

Under the supervision of the Lead Design Engineer, the selected candidate will assist with capital projects through design and construction. The work includes preparing engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for large, complex water supply and wastewater facility projects. The role may also involve investigations and field visits, reviewing shop drawings and requests for information, preparing change order documentation, helping develop project schedules, coordinating with engineers and stakeholders, and recording issues and resolutions in issue logs.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college 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 in civil engineering from an accredited college.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• A New York State-valid motor vehicle driver's license may be required for some assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning, laying out, and detailing contract drawings and specifications, reviewing shop drawings, and conducting field inspections and investigations.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience designing site plans, piping plans, grading and drainage plans, and stormwater management for facilities during and after construction.
• Experience applying code requirements, preparing technical reports, and using related design software applications.
• Experience with AutoCAD (Autodesk) and Civil 3D.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering documents, including drawings, calculations, and specifications, for large and complex water supply and wastewater projects.
• Conduct investigations and field visits.
• Review shop drawings and requests for information.
• Prepare and complete change order documentation.
• Assist in developing project schedules.
• Communicate and coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders.
• Document issues and resolutions in issue logs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines throughout the design process.
• Provide engineering design services during construction.

What This Job Offers

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