Engineer in Charge

City of New York•New York, NY

5d•$98,483 - $113,256

About The Position

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is seeking a Civil Engineer II to serve as Engineer-in-Charge of the Bluebelt section within its Capital Program Management group. The role supports DEP’s citywide Bluebelt expansion. Bluebelts combine natural and engineered stormwater features, including streams, ponds, and wetlands, with traditional infrastructure to convey, store, filter, and attenuate stormwater and help prevent or alleviate flooding. They can also provide open space, native vegetation, pollution reduction, and wildlife habitat. The selected candidate will lead the Bluebelt team, oversee staff and stormwater engineering studies, develop Bluebelt Best Management Practice concepts, and review design and construction documentation. The position includes planning and design leadership, capital project budgeting and scheduling, contract oversight, staff training, field investigation oversight, and engagement with public and project stakeholders. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

Requirements

Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; a master's degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of this experience.
A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.
For eligibility for Assignment Levels II and III, at least one year within the last three years 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.
Strong organizational skills, including electronic project tracking abilities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver large projects, including budgeting and technical aspects.
Excellent managerial skills, including planning, coordination, and supervision.

Nice To Haves

A proven history of delivering projects from planning through construction.

Responsibilities

Oversee teams conducting stormwater engineering studies and analysis, and developing conceptual and preliminary Bluebelt Best Management Practice plans.
Research the history of prospective BMP locations to determine their future best use.
Perform preliminary hydraulic modeling using spreadsheet or computer-based models.
Develop preliminary Bluebelt designs, feasibility studies, and associated storm sewer networks for feasibility sites.
Prepare budgets and schedules for Bluebelt projects in the capital plan.
Oversee team contract management, including timely review of consultant contract invoicing and billing.
Lead Bluebelt BMP planning and design.
Review Bluebelt and other drainage designs and as-built drawings for consistency with stormwater goals.
Oversee and train staff conducting field inspections and investigations for feasibility and construction projects; collect data and prepare summary reports.
Lead and manage public and stakeholder engagement with city agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and citizens groups concerning Bluebelt planning and construction.