ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction seeks an Assistant Electrical Engineer to serve as an Assistant Project Manager within the Water System Capital Program directorate. The position is located at the Sutton Park office in Valhalla, New York, and reports to an Accountable Manager under supervision. The selected candidate will assist with supervising water and wastewater system projects in the NYC watershed. Project types may include dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, and other infrastructure. The role supports planning, coordination, and direction of project design and construction implementation, permit monitoring, and resolution of project issues. It also involves field condition surveys, preparation of observation reports, review of contract documents and applicable codes and regulations, field investigations to develop project solutions, and construction activity inspections with the construction management team. Required environmental compliance and safety training must be attended. The role may require extended days and field work in varied weather and terrain.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; or a baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from accredited institutions.
- A master’s degree in electrical engineering may substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory electrical engineering work experience.
- A degree in another engineering discipline or engineering technology is not acceptable.
- Ability to perform field work that may involve standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work extended days from time to time.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and project stakeholder meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word and Excel.
- Understanding of project management principles, particularly procedures used by DEP.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and flexibility in assignment of work responsibilities.
- Critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising water and wastewater system projects within the NYC watershed.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct implementation of project design and construction.
- Monitor permit requirements and assist in resolving project issues.
- Conduct field condition surveys and prepare accurate reports based on physical observations.
- Review contract documents, codes, and regulations against project requirements to identify deficiencies.
- Participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions to project objectives.
- Work with the construction management team to inspect construction activity.
- Attend required environmental compliance and safety-related training classes.
- Operate a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and stakeholder meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
