Engineer-In-Charge

City of New YorkNew York City, NY
Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking an Engineer-In-Charge to join our Design Unit - Section 3A. The successful candidate will report to a Deputy Director and will be responsible for the design of capital roadway, sewer, and water main projects and will supervise a staff of approximately 4 – 6 engineers and technicians, who will design sewers, water mains, and roadways. The Engineer-In-Charge will oversee the design of all ancillary work; coordinate various stages of project development with interagency and private utility companies; review and produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications; engage in the review of consultant design drawings, studies, reports, and the management of consultant design contracts; generate updated comprehensive project reports, and contract documents; coordinate utility services when needed; prepare and review Critical Path Method (CPM) design schedules; and provide construction supports when needed. Lastly, the candidate will assist the Director and Deputy Director in the preparation of consultant task orders and specific contract requirements; and participate in the technical consultant selection review committee.

Requirements

  • Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work
  • A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License
  • Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment
  • ACI Concrete Field – Testing and OSHA 10-hour certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session
  • Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.)

Nice To Haves

  • Permanent in the civil service title of Civil Engineer
  • On the DDC promotional list #4522 or open-competitive list #4030
  • A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above
  • At least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the design of all ancillary work
  • Coordinate various stages of project development with interagency and private utility companies
  • Review and produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications
  • Engage in the review of consultant design drawings, studies, reports, and the management of consultant design contracts
  • Generate updated comprehensive project reports, and contract documents
  • Coordinate utility services when needed
  • Prepare and review Critical Path Method (CPM) design schedules
  • Provide construction supports when needed
  • Assist the Director and Deputy Director in the preparation of consultant task orders and specific contract requirements
  • Participate in the technical consultant selection review committee
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