ASSISTANT DESIGN ENGINEER 1
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hiring an Assistant Civil Engineer (Assistant Design Engineer 1) for the Civil Section of the In-House Design directorate within the Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction. The position is based at DEP headquarters in Queens, New York, and works under the supervision of the Lead Design Engineer. The selected candidate will assist with implementing capital projects through design and construction, preparing engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for large, complex water supply and wastewater facility projects. The Civil Section prepares civil engineering documents for public infrastructure construction, remodeling, operation, maintenance, and repair. Its work includes site development, grading and paving, yard piping, drainage and stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control, and maintenance and protection of traffic. The role coordinates with other engineering disciplines and provides design services during construction. The NYC Department of Environmental Protection provides drinking water and manages wastewater and stormwater, as well as air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP has nearly 6,000 employees. Its Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction manages a portfolio of capital projects and its In-House Design directorate provides engineering and design services from project initiation through design, procurement, construction, and turnover to operations.
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.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in planning, layout, and detailing of contract drawings and specifications, shop drawing review, 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.
- A New York State-valid motor vehicle driver's license may be required for some assignments.
Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering documents, including drawings, calculations, and specifications for large, complex water supply and wastewater facility projects.
- Conduct investigations and field visits.
- Review shop drawings and requests for information.
- Prepare and complete change order documentation.
- Assist in project schedule development.
- Communicate and coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders.
- Document issues and resolutions in issues logs.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines throughout the design process.
- Provide engineering design services during construction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
