Engineer-in-Charge
About The Position
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking to hire Engineers-in-Charge to join one of our Construction Management units. The successful candidates will report to a Deputy Director and will coordinating and supervising a team of Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Inspectors, and Junior Engineers and will be responsible for conducting constructability review meetings to minimize delays in construction; ensure project information is compiled accurately; generate project data to aid in the resolution of field problems; and will provide information to the Design, Engineering Services’ Utility Coordination team, and Program Management Units during various stages of construction. Additionally, the Engineer-In-Charge’s responsibilities will include inspecting contracted work to ensure compliance with Agency and City policies and standards; generating cost proposals and estimates to be used for contract price negotiations; evaluating and making recommendations on design and redesign modifications of engineering structures; and attend pre-alignment meetings. Lastly, the candidates will serve as the Agency's on-site representative by meeting and coordinating with representatives from both the public and private sector to minimize disruption and construction impact on the community; and developing and training employees.
Requirements
- Only candidates who are permanent in the Civil Engineer title, those who are reachable on DDC Promotional List (Exam #4522), or reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #4030) may apply.
- Must include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title.
- All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.).
- In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S.
- DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type.
- DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees.
- Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field -Testing and OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC - offered training session.
- A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and supervising a team of Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Inspectors, and Junior Engineers
- Conducting constructability review meetings to minimize delays in construction
- Ensuring project information is compiled accurately
- Generating project data to aid in the resolution of field problems
- Providing information to the Design, Engineering Services’ Utility Coordination team, and Program Management Units during various stages of construction
- Inspecting contracted work to ensure compliance with Agency and City policies and standards
- Generating cost proposals and estimates to be used for contract price negotiations
- Evaluating and making recommendations on design and redesign modifications of engineering structures
- Attending pre-alignment meetings
- Serving as the Agency's on-site representative by meeting and coordinating with representatives from both the public and private sector to minimize disruption and construction impact on the community
- Developing and training employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
