Senior Design Engineer
About The Position
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer join the Design Unit – Section 5. The successful candidate will work on projects in support of the Southeast Queens Initiatives. The selected candidate will plan and review the work of subordinates within a squad to ensure that sound engineering judgment is being utilized; prepare basic design plans for significant or complex roadway, sewer, and water main projects; review and approve the work of outside consultants and contractors; and ensure that all work performed follows contract drawings. Additionally, the Senior Design Engineer will perform the design and/or review of structures; make interpretive detailed sketches or layouts of intricate designs; prepare final specifications and estimates; and train and mentor new hires.
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.
- 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.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
- To be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have 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
- Plan and review the work of subordinates within a squad to ensure that sound engineering judgment is being utilized
- Prepare basic design plans for significant or complex roadway, sewer, and water main projects
- Review and approve the work of outside consultants and contractors
- Ensure that all work performed follows contract drawings
- Perform the design and/or review of structures
- Make interpretive detailed sketches or layouts of intricate designs
- Prepare final specifications and estimates
- Train and mentor new hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
