Engineer-In-Charge

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is seeking an Engineer-In-Charge for the Program Management Unit’s Engineering Support Services. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, this role leads complex project planning and preliminary design analysis in support of Capital Project Scope Development Studies (CPSDs) and Enhanced Front End Planning initiatives. The position is located at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, and is full-time at 35 hours per week.

The Engineer-In-Charge reviews capital project proposals, assesses project feasibility and constructability, conducts drainage studies, coordinates proposed scopes with stakeholders, and develops cost estimates and scope proposals. The role also manages consultant contracts and supervises engineers performing enhanced capital planning and engineering tasks.

Applicants must meet the Civil Engineer qualification requirements, including a valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License that must be maintained throughout employment. A qualifying master’s degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of the required experience. Credentials must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification. For placement in Assignment Levels II and III, applicants must also have at least one year within the last three years as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring specific expertise relevant to its design or construction.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, maintained for the duration of employment.
• A master’s degree in civil engineering from a qualifying accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required civil engineering experience.
• For placement in Assignment Levels II and III, at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring additional, specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
• Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
• Applicants should indicate in their cover letter whether they are permanent in the civil service title of Civil Engineer or are on DDC promotional list #4522 or open-competitive list #4030. Applicants who are neither must file for the upcoming Civil Engineer exam.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze Capital Project Proposals to identify critical scope issues requiring studies to support scope development.
• Assess project feasibility and constructability, and recommend alternative implementation strategies.
• Conduct site-specific drainage capacity studies using GIS data and/or InfoWorks programs to identify bottlenecks, climate-resiliency performance, and alternative strategies.
• Integrate drainage solutions with broader infrastructure, including roads and public spaces, and nature-based solutions such as bioswales and green roofs.
• Coordinate with DOT, DEP, Parks, and other stakeholders to align proposed scope with current and future planned improvements.
• Develop cost estimates or benefit-cost analyses for capital investments and long-term resilience.
• Develop scope proposals and consultant task orders for new CPSDs.
• Manage consultant contracts and review design drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Supervise a team of Engineers performing Enhanced Capital Planning and Engineering tasks related to the work described.

What This Job Offers

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