Assistant Project Manager

City of New York • Valhalla, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) seeks an Assistant Electrical Engineer to serve as an Assistant Project Manager for the Water System Capital Program (WSCP), based at the Sutton Park office in Valhalla, New York. The WSCP oversees planning, design, construction management, and construction for upgrades and state-of-good-repair work on critical water-supply infrastructure. BEDC’s projects include new infrastructure and reconstruction of existing assets across the City’s and watershed’s water and wastewater systems.

Under the supervision of an Accountable Manager, the selected candidate will assist with projects in the NYC watershed, including dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, and other infrastructure. The role involves planning, coordinating, and directing design and construction implementation; monitoring permit requirements; and helping resolve project issues. The candidate will conduct field condition surveys and prepare reports based on physical observations, review contract documents and applicable codes and regulations against project requirements, participate in field investigations to develop alternatives and solutions, and work with the construction management team to inspect construction activity. Required environmental compliance and safety training must be attended. The position may involve extended workdays and fieldwork in varied weather and terrain.

Requirements

• A 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, with the master’s degree substituting for one year of satisfactory work experience.
• A degree in an engineering area other than electrical engineering, or in engineering technology, is not acceptable.
• Ability to perform fieldwork 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 meetings with project stakeholders.

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 work assignments.
• Critical-thinking skills and ability to conduct 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.

What This Job Offers

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