Engineer-In-Charge

City of New York • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer for its Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO), which operates, maintains, and protects New York City’s drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems and develops the City’s water and sewer infrastructure program. The position is part of the Site Connection Unit and supervises staff who review House Connection/Site Connection Proposals, dewatering permit applications, and swimming pool permit applications, and audit self-certified proposals.

The selected candidate will help shape project designs by analyzing their hydraulic components, coordinating with Professional Engineers, developers, and other City and State agencies, and applying relevant rules and regulations. The candidate will work to resolve engineering issues and help projects meet DEP and BWSO requirements.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work. A master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• Candidates must be permanent in the Civil Engineer civil service title or file for and pass the upcoming Civil Engineer civil service exam (Exam No. 7020), open for filing December 2, 2026 through December 22, 2026.
• To be eligible for 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 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 size and evaluate proposed sewer release rates for compliance with the Unified Storm Water Rule and zoning requirements.
• Review surveys and supporting documents for compliance with DEP rules, regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Research sewer records and drainage plans to verify site connection proposals before certification.
• Supervise audits of 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 city tools, including 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 or detaining stormwater onsite or releasing it at a rate acceptable to DEP.
• Meet with Professional Engineers to discuss and determine project solutions that meet project needs and BWSO approval requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed