Engineer-in-Charge

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $98,483 - $113,256 • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is seeking an experienced, proactive Engineer-in-Charge to manage complex capital construction projects in Queens. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role directs field engineering and construction management operations from contract award through closeout and serves as the Agency’s primary field authority. The position leads Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Inspectors, and Junior Engineers, balancing technical oversight, contractor performance management, and community impact mitigation to deliver infrastructure on time, within budget, and to required standards.

The Engineer-in-Charge leads field teams and constructability reviews; evaluates and approves technical submittals; oversees site inspections and project closeout; and manages contract compliance, cost estimates, change orders, time extensions, payment approvals, and project documentation. The role coordinates with DDC divisions, utilities, other City agencies, and community liaisons, and briefs executive leadership on milestones, progress, delays, and corrective actions.

The position requires an active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification and ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I Certification, or successful completion of both through the first available DDC-sponsored training session upon appointment. Civil Engineer qualification requirements include four years of full-time satisfactory civil engineering experience and a valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, which must be maintained during employment. A qualifying master’s degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of the required experience. Placement in Assignment Levels II and III additionally requires recent experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring specialized expertise.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; a qualifying master’s degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year.
• Valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, with current registration maintained throughout employment.
• Active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification and ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I Certification, or successful completion of both through the first available DDC-sponsored training session upon appointment.
• 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.
• For placement in 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, specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct it.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Field Inspectors, and Junior Engineers to ensure capital work complies with City, State, and Agency standards.
• Lead constructability review meetings during pre-construction and active construction to identify site interferences, resolve field conflicts, and mitigate schedule delays.
• Evaluate and approve technical submittals, including sheeting and shoring designs, maintenance and protection of traffic plans, vendor qualifications, and environmental mitigation protocols.
• Conduct high-level inspections of active construction sites and oversee final inspections and project closeout.
• Manage contract compliance, including independent cost estimates for negotiations, change orders, time extension requests, and contractor payment approvals.
• Supervise collection, verification, and archiving of project data, daily inspection logs, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with DDC Design, Utility Coordination, and Program Management divisions to align field execution with engineering intent.
• Represent DDC on site and coordinate with utility companies, NYCDEP, NYCDOT, and community liaisons to minimize disruption to residents and businesses.
• Provide project milestone briefings and progress updates to executive leadership and escalate critical-path delays with recommended corrective actions.

What This Job Offers

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