Engineer in Charge

City of New York • Corona, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is seeking a Civil Engineer II to serve as Engineer-in-Charge of its Bluebelt section within the Capital Program Management group. The Bluebelt Program uses ecologically rich stormwater best management practices alongside traditional infrastructure. These practices use natural and engineered features, including streams, ponds, and wetlands, to convey, store, filter, and attenuate stormwater, while supporting open space, native vegetation, and wildlife habitat. DEP is expanding the program citywide.

The selected candidate will lead the Bluebelt team, oversee staff and stormwater engineering studies, develop Bluebelt BMP concepts, and review design and construction documentation. The role includes technical, budgetary, contract-management, staff-supervision, and stakeholder-engagement responsibilities related to planning and delivering Bluebelt projects.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; a master’s degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• 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 and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
• Strong organizational skills, including electronic project-tracking abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Large-project delivery skills, including budgeting and technical aspects.
• Excellent managerial skills, including planning, coordination, and supervision.

Nice To Haves

• A proven history of delivering projects from planning through construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teams conducting stormwater engineering studies and analysis and developing conceptual and preliminary plans for Bluebelt BMPs.
• Research prospective BMP locations to determine future best use; perform preliminary hydraulic modeling; develop preliminary designs and feasibility studies; and develop associated storm sewer networks for feasibility sites.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for Bluebelt capital-plan projects.
• Oversee contract management, including timely review of consultant contract invoicing and billing.
• Lead Bluebelt BMP planning and design, reviewing drainage designs and as-built drawings for consistency with stormwater goals.
• Develop familiarity with DEP and Bluebelt design standards and specifications, as well as standards from NYC Parks, the NYC Department of Transportation, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Oversee and train staff conducting field inspections and investigations for feasibility and construction projects; collect data and prepare summary reports.
• Lead and manage public and stakeholder engagement with city agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and citizens groups regarding Bluebelt planning and construction.

What This Job Offers

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