Engineer-In-Charge

City of New York • New York, NY

6d • $93,614 - $107,656 • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is seeking an Engineer-In-Charge for the Program Management Unit’s Engineering Support Services. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, the role leads complex project planning and preliminary design analysis supporting Capital Project Scope Development Studies (CPSDs) and Enhance Front End Planning initiatives. The position also supervises Engineers performing Enhanced Capital Planning and Engineering tasks. Applicants must meet the Civil Engineer qualification requirements, including a valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License that must be maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of the required civil engineering experience.
• Permanent status in the civil service title of Civil Engineer, or inclusion on DDC promotional list #4522 or open-competitive list #4030, is relevant to the application process.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze Capital Project Proposals to identify critical scope issues that require studies to support scope development.
• Assess project feasibility and constructability and recommend alternative implementation strategies.
• Conduct site-specific drainage capacity studies using GIS data and/or InfoWorks programs to identify bottlenecks, climate resiliency performance, and alternative strategies.
• Integrate drainage solutions with broader infrastructure, including roads and public spaces, and nature-based solutions such as bioswales and green roofs.
• Coordinate with DOT, DEP, Parks, and other stakeholders to align proposed scope with current and future planned improvements.
• Develop cost estimates or benefit-cost analyses for capital investments and long-term resilience.
• Develop scope proposals and consultant task orders for new CPSDs.
• Manage consultant contracts and review design drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Supervise a team of Engineers performing Enhanced Capital Planning and Engineering tasks related to the described work.

What This Job Offers

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