Engineer-In-Charge

City of New York•New York, NY

3d•$93,614 - $107,656•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 4 – Consultant Design - Group 2. 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. Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

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
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
May be required to file for the upcoming Civil Engineer exam offered by the NYC Department of Citywide Services in December 2026

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design of capital roadway, sewer, and water main projects
Supervise a staff of approximately 4 – 6 engineers and technicians
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