Engineer - In - Charge (GI)

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

115d

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction's Division of Infrastructure is in search of an Engineer-in-Charge to join the Area-Wide Green Infrastructure - Cloudburst Management team. This role, reporting to the Director, entails managing the construction of complex projects, leading constructability review meetings to reduce delays, and ensuring the precise collection of project data. The Engineer-in-Charge will also coordinate with Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, and Inspectors under respective project REI or PMCM consultants, while liaising with the Design, Utility Coordination team, and Program Management Units throughout different stages of construction. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting contracted work to ensure it meets Agency and City standards, preparing cost proposals for contract negotiations, suggesting modifications to engineering designs, and engaging in design and constructability review meetings; managing and approving various project-specific submissions, such as sheeting design constructability, vendor approvals, and environmental plans, as well as overseeing financial aspects such as payments, change orders, and time extensions. Lastly, the Engineer-in-Charge will oversee final inspections, mentor new staff, manage project close-out procedures, and ensure the approval of final documentation; and will provide regular updates on project progress and address any critical delays in meetings.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License.
• Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong supervisory experience.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure projects (sewers, water mains, roadways).
• Knowledge and experience of Joint Bid and FHWA Federally funded Contract Specifications and requirements.
• Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices.
• Experience with Design-Build and stormwater management projects.
• Background in sustainable and resilient design and rating systems.
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction of complex projects.
• Lead constructability review meetings to reduce delays.
• Ensure precise collection of project data.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, and Inspectors.
• Liaise with Design, Utility Coordination team, and Program Management Units.
• Inspect contracted work to ensure it meets Agency and City standards.
• Prepare cost proposals for contract negotiations.
• Suggest modifications to engineering designs.
• Engage in design and constructability review meetings.
• Manage and approve project-specific submissions.
• Oversee financial aspects such as payments, change orders, and time extensions.
• Oversee final inspections and manage project close-out procedures.
• Mentor new staff.
• Provide regular updates on project progress.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Inclusive equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees