Engineer-In-Charge

City of New YorkNew York City, NY
Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking Engineers-In-Charge to join our Design Unit - Section 1 and Coastal resiliency - Design. The successful candidates will report to a Deputy Director and will be responsible for the design of capital roadway, sewer, and water main projects and will supervise a staff of approximately 4 – 6 engineers and technicians, who will design sewers, water mains, and roadways. The Engineers-In-Charge will oversee the design of all ancillary work; coordinate various stages of project development with interagency and private utility companies; review and produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications; engage in the review of consultant design drawings, studies, reports, and the management of consultant design contracts; generate updated comprehensive project reports, and contract documents; coordinate utility services when needed; prepare and review Critical Path Method (CPM) design schedules; and provide construction supports when needed. Lastly, the candidates will assist the Director and Deputy Director in the preparation of consultant task orders and specific contract requirements; and participate in the technical consultant selection review committee.

Requirements

  • Permanent in the Civil Engineer title, or reachable on DDC Promotional List (Exam #4522), or reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #4030)
  • 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 your employment
  • Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.)
  • Present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S.
  • Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

Nice To Haves

  • A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required
  • Individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project (for Assignment Levels II and III)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the design of all ancillary work
  • Coordinate various stages of project development with interagency and private utility companies
  • Review and produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications
  • Engage in the review of consultant design drawings, studies, reports, and the management of consultant design contracts
  • Generate updated comprehensive project reports, and contract documents
  • Coordinate utility services when needed
  • Prepare and review Critical Path Method (CPM) design schedules
  • Provide construction supports when needed
  • Assist the Director and Deputy Director in the preparation of consultant task orders and specific contract requirements
  • Participate in the technical consultant selection review committee
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