Senior Design Reviewer
About The Position
The Department of Design & Construction (DDC), Division of Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering Unit, seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to support in-house design for DDC’s capital construction program. The work covers heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection, and energy conservation. The selected candidate will review consultant engineering design and constructability documents and provide technical expertise and support for client agency projects. The role involves interaction with clients, consultants, contractors, and technical staff. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101. Candidates must meet the stated civil service eligibility criteria: permanent status in the Mechanical Engineer title or reachability on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #6074). Candidates must also be authorized to work full-time in the United States; DDC does not sponsor visas or hire temporary employees. Educational credentials must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with foreign credentials requiring an approved equivalency evaluation.
Requirements
- Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; a master's degree in mechanical engineering may substitute for one year of this experience.
- Valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, which must be maintained throughout employment.
- For eligibility for Assignment Levels II and III: at least one year within the last three years as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
- Permanent status in the Mechanical Engineer title or reachability on Open-Competitive List (Exam #6074).
- Current authorization to work full-time in the United States; work authorization must be in place when an offer is made.
- Educational credentials must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
Responsibilities
- Perform project scoping.
- Review consultant drawings and specifications for design and constructability, using Bluebeam.
- Conduct site inspections and prepare reports.
- Conduct ad hoc technical investigations and condition surveys.
- Perform in-house design using AutoCAD and BIM.
- Provide technical expertise and support services for client agency projects.
- Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and technical staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
