Public Health Engineering Consultant, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Building Water System Oversight (BWSO) within the Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations aimed at improving the operating conditions of various engineered systems such as cooling towers, water tanks, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems in order to prevent risks associated with these systems. The candidate will support the BWSO's mission to prevent waterborne illness caused by poorly maintained or improperly managed systems in the built environment. As a Public Health Consultant, the candidate will provide subject matter expertise and coordination across a range of building systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and premise plumbing. A primary responsibility of this role will be supervising a technical group that will collaborate with mechanical engineers, water treatment specialists, and community stakeholders to strengthen hazard identification and risk mitigation in the built environment. This work is critical to preventing waterborne diseases, including Legionnaires' disease. The candidate will exercise significant latitude in decision-making and will play a key role in shaping program strategies and operational priorities.

Requirements

• A valid New York State professional engineer's license is required.
• A baccalaureate degree in sanitary engineering, public health engineering, or in civil engineering with major specialization in sanitary engineering, issued upon completion of a four year course of study in an accredited college, university, or technical institute, and fourteen (114) years of satisfactory practical experience in sanitary engineering work, including seven (7) years of responsible supervisory, executive, or consultative experience in public health sanitary engineering work; or
• A satisfactory equivalent, but all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited engineering school and must possess not less than the seven (7) years of responsible supervisory, executive, or consultative experience required.
• Graduate in an accredited college, university or technical institute in the fields of public health or sanitary engineering may be substituted for the general experience required, on a year for-year basis, up to a maximum of three years.

Nice To Haves

• At least ten (10) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in engineering consulting, technical or supervisory role working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with government agencies, regulatory programs, or public health initiatives.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering plans and technical specifications.
• Master's or PhD degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, cooling towers, and premise plumbing design
• Preference given to licensed Professional Engineers (PE) with a background in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering and scientist staff providing technical expertise on building water systems related to water safety and public health.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex factors that contribute to waterborne disease risks in the built environment.
• Review and interpret blueprints, engineering plans and technical specifications for building systems.
• Research and evaluate federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards related to building, construction, and safety codes that impact waterborne disease prevention.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to scientific and engineering staff in plan review, construction inspections, and operations and maintenance assessments.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, quality checklists, and scopes of work for technical services and contracts.

Benefits

• premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

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