Engineer - B (Structural Engineer)

NYCSCA•New York, NY

18h•$111,900 - $151,643

About The Position

The Engineer - B (Structural Engineer) performs work across a variety of assignments and technical roles in the New York City School Construction Authority’s Architecture and Engineering Department. The department develops scopes, designs, and construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease conversions, and renovations. The role supports capital improvement projects and may involve complex design and construction work across new schools, modernizations, additions, leased spaces, and other capital projects. The Engineer - B may lead projects or teams, coordinate engineering disciplines, review design and construction documents, and mentor or train staff and consultants. The position may also perform duties associated with Engineer - A, including coordinating in-house design projects, preparing or supervising project documents, monitoring construction, and conducting design and construction reviews. A valid New York State Professional Engineer license and qualifying post-licensure experience are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid New York State Professional Engineer license.
Three years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer.
At least two years of experience as a project engineer, project leader, team leader, or squad leader, or at a comparable level of responsibility.
For the structural selective certification: three years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience in structural work as a Professional Engineer, including at least two years in a project engineer or leadership role or at a comparable level of responsibility, and at least seven years total specializing in structural work. Pre- and post-licensure experience may be combined toward the seven-year total, provided the post-licensure requirement is met.

Responsibilities

Design and review construction documents for Capital Improvement Projects in accordance with applicable construction codes.
Coordinate engineering disciplines and drawings with specifications to ensure compliance with codes and SCA standards.
Address requests for information, conduct site visits with stakeholders, and review shop drawings for conformance with the design.
May direct internal stakeholders, including engineers, architects, quality assurance specialists, technical inspectors, associate engineers, associate architects, and architectural/engineering technicians, on complex design and construction projects.
May serve as project leader on capital improvement projects.
May sign, seal, and file engineering drawings.
May lead a department team and train and develop staff in a specific engineering discipline.
Mentor junior employees in their professional development.
May train newly assigned staff and outside consultants on SCA standards and procedures.
Provide overall coordination for in-house design projects, including duties of Engineer - A when assigned.
Perform or supervise preparation of project scope, pre-schematic, schematic, preliminary, and construction documents, including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
Coordinate work with technical, professional, managerial, and support personnel, as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors, and government agencies.
May plan and coordinate project work with engineers and architects as a project leader reporting to designated engineering or architecture leadership.
May direct associate engineers or architects, architectural/engineering technicians, and technical inspectors on less complex design and construction projects.
Review design work prepared by other engineers and architects.
Monitor construction-phase progress, conduct site observations, and prepare field reports.
Supervise review of contractor submittals and review reports.
Perform engineering design reviews across multiple projects, including Capital Improvement Projects or Line Projects.
Maintain and develop a general understanding of architectural and engineering principles.
Perform related tasks.

Benefits

Medical coverage, with basic coverage available at 100% employer-paid.
Prescription drug options.
Dental and vision coverage.
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP).
Optional retirement savings plans, including 401(k), 457, and IRA options.
Transit Check Program.
Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
Paid time off benefits.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education directly related to the employee’s current role.
Individual and organizational training opportunities, including leadership development, technical skills, compliance, and personal and professional growth.