Assistant Mechanical Engineer 1

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The Office of Building Water System Oversight (BWSO) within the Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations aimed at improving the operating conditions of various engineered systems such as cooling towers, water tanks, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems in order to prevent risks associated with these systems. Position Summary: The candidate will support the BWSO’s mission to prevent waterborne illness caused by poorly maintained or improperly managed systems in the built environment. As an Assistant Mechanical Engineer, the candidate will assist with evaluation of mechanical and plumbing systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and building premise plumbing. A primary focus will be on water quality and protection of public health.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents for mechanical and plumbing systems related to water safety.
• Conduct field inspections of HVAC systems, cooling towers, and building water systems to evaluate design, installation, and operational practices.
• Assist with identifying potential risks in engineered systems that may contribute to waterborne disease transmission.
• Assist in technical investigations and root cause analyses related to building water systems and environmental conditions.
• Support the development of technical guidance, standard operating procedures, and program materials related to water safety and building systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and external stakeholders to support program initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees