Engineer-In-Charge

City of New York • New York, NY

9d • $83,610 - $96,151

About The Position

The Engineer-In-Charge will work within the NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO), which operates, maintains, and protects New York City’s drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems, protects adjacent waterways and natural drainage, and develops the City’s capital water and sewer infrastructure program. The role supervises staff who review House Connection/Site Connection Proposals, dewatering permit applications, swimming pool permit applications, and audits of self-certified proposals. The position also analyzes project hydraulic components and coordinates with Professional Engineers, developers, and City and State agencies to resolve engineering issues and apply relevant rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Candidates must be permanent in the civil service title of Civil Engineer or must file for and pass the upcoming Civil Engineer civil service exam, Exam No. 7020, open for filing December 2, 2026 through December 22, 2026.
• Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• A master’s degree in civil engineering from an appropriately accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required civil engineering experience.
• 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 and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff reviewing site and house connection proposals submitted by Professional Engineers and Registered Architects.
• Review and perform hydraulic calculations to determine sewer connection sizes and evaluate proposed sewer release rates for compliance with the Unified Storm Water Rule and zoning.
• Review surveys and supporting documents for compliance with Department rules, regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Research and review sewer records and drainage plans for accuracy before site connection proposals are certified.
• Supervise staff auditing self-certified House Connection/Site Connection Proposals and review auditors’ and reviewers’ findings for compliance with Department requirements.
• Review Site Master Plans for different construction phases and allocate site-specific storm release rates.
• Research site areas using tools such as zoning maps, tax maps, and ArcGIS.
• Apply water resource principles to determine maximum sewer pipe capacity, allowable flow rates, and site-development alternatives for retaining, detaining, or releasing stormwater at an acceptable rate.
• Meet with Professional Engineers to determine suitable project solutions in accordance with BWSO requirements.

What This Job Offers

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