Project Engineer
About The Position
The Project Engineer works under the supervision of the Senior Project Manager of Green Infrastructure Design and Construction. The role supports citywide green infrastructure through asset testing of porous pavement, field inspections, contract plan review, soil subsurface analysis, and review of geotechnical reports and as-builts. The engineer conducts desktop and site assessments to identify potential green infrastructure locations, visits sites before, during, and after construction, performs testing of green infrastructure assets, and monitors contract progress, quality, safety, workmanship, and conformance with contract documents, NYC Standards, and applicable codes. The position also performs enforcement of compliance with DEP sewer use regulations. The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to understand maps, graphs, and tables. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, and ArcGIS is helpful. The employer is the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, which provides drinking water services, manages wastewater and stormwater, and works to reduce air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP has nearly 6,000 employees.
Requirements
- Provide proof of filing for the recent DCAS Civil Service Exam - Assistant Civil Engineer to be considered for an interview.
- Meet one of the following Assistant Civil Engineer qualification paths: a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory civil engineering experience; a bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory civil engineering experience; or a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in civil engineering, each from an accredited college or university.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to comprehend maps, graphs, and tables.
Nice To Haves
- Basic AutoCAD knowledge.
- Basic GIS and ArcGIS knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Perform porous pavement asset testing and Green Infrastructure field inspections, and prepare and submit reports.
- Review porous pavement maintenance logs, geotechnical reports, contract plans, and as-builts.
- Coordinate maintenance with Project Managers and porous pavement cleaning operators.
- Conduct inspection audits to assess proper cleaning during maintenance operations and contractor performance during Green Infrastructure construction.
- Perform field visits during design, geotechnical investigations, construction, and post-construction.
- Use AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS for desktop analysis of tributary areas and contract area boundaries for Green Infrastructure.
- Enforce compliance with DEP sewer use regulations.
- Monitor contract progress, quality, safety, workmanship, and conformance with contract documents, NYC Standards, and applicable codes.
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Job Type
Full-time
