Design Services During Construction (DSDC) Engineer - NYC

Brown and Caldwell•New York, NY

29d•$102,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our New York City office has an exciting opportunity for a Design Services During Construction (DSDC) Engineer with experience in construction of complex water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities. Candidate will work closely with the other members of the project team, including the Owner, contractors, and design engineers to ensure the successful delivery of projects. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who enjoys the variety of opportunities available in engineering and construction consulting. Positive client interaction and an understanding of construction are essential to candidate success. The DSDC Engineer provides technical support, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and permits. The DSDC Engineer will review and provide input on submittals, RFIs, and change orders – through coordination with the design team. The role leverages growing expertise to apply established techniques or approaches and makes decisions within assigned scope of responsibility, sometimes taking on a supporting coordination role within the team. Work is performed under general supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Requirements

Solid knowledge of building products, construction details, relevant rules and regulations, local and national building codes, and quality standards.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans, drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.
Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills when working with multidisciplinary teams, including clients and fellow staff members.
Strong knowledge and understanding of safety requirements and compliance expectations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills applied to daily execution of assigned responsibilities while coordinating with engineering, field management, and building trade staff.
Ability to walk around construction sites of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting construction activities.
Typically, a minimum of 2 years of work experience in resident engineering or related field.
A degree in engineering or construction management or related field, or equivalent experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 4+ years of work experience in design services during construction, construction management, resident engineering, or related field.
Proficiency in construction management and project management techniques and practices.
Implement change management processes and communicate changes effectively
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or construction management or related field is preferred
PE in New York or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Utilize and support effective use of construction information management systems.
Provide technical support for commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems, equipment, or facilities to support operational readiness and compliance.
Support records documentation processes to ensure project, permit, and contract close-out documentation is accurate and complete.
Review design and bidding documents and provide recommendations to support constructability and reduce project risk.
Participate in project risk assessments and support execution of mitigation strategies to improve project delivery outcomes.
Support oversight of construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes, standards, and permit requirements.
Review and provide input on change orders, invoices, and payment applications, including coordination with the Owner, and support verification of pay quantities.
Maintain accurate records related to base work, contingency, and field changes and support record audits.
Support auditing of records related to base work, contingency usage, and field changes to ensure traceability and compliance.
Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to support resolution of field issues with clients, contractors, designers, and regulatory agencies.
Review construction work progress daily and report observed issues or deviations.
Prepare and review documentation and reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, construction activities, daily progress photos, and monthly progress reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.