NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 14 hours ago
Civil Engineer I
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is dedicated to enriching the environment and safeguarding public health for New Yorkers. They are seeking a Civil Engineer I to provide support for civil engineering operations, including planning, supervising, and reviewing engineering work related to water supply and public works projects.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Being the section engineer in charge of a major design section, major field engineering section, or equivalent
Planning, assigning and reviewing the work of subordinates, prepares progress reports, and may represent an agency in relations with City agencies, contractors and their representatives, damage claimants and their representatives, consultants, and the general public
Engaging in, or supervising the conduct of complex and important research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the engineering functions or activities of a department or agency
Preparing, or supervising the preparation of, the basic design plan, or significant or complex portions of the basic design plan, for major projects for the construction, remodeling, operation, maintenance or repair of public works, structures or installations
Making interpretative detail sketches or layouts of intricate or fundamental portions or aspects of the basic design plan as proposed or adopted, and preparing maps, designs, plans, contract and working drawings, contract specifications, and other technical specifications
Supervising the conduct of field survey and construction inspection operations to secure compliance with contract and other specifications, or the inspection of the construction, demolition or alteration of structures, to secure compliance with building codes, zoning resolutions and other pertinent statutes, rules and regulations
Preparing reports on contracts and contact estimates, contract modifications and recommendations of award
Participating in the development of proposals of major engineering projects with regard to the acquisition, disposition, or the public or private use of City property, or the conduct of surveys, or the construction, operation or maintenance of public works, plants or structures
Participating in engineering investigations of claims for direct or indirect damages
Supervising the inspection or testing in a laboratory, manufacturer's plant, or on a job site, of equipment and materials to be incorporated in public works, plants or structures
Supervising the operation and maintenance of public works and the preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs
Preparing and supervising the preparation of service contract related items inclusive of: scope development, contract specifications, technical specifications, development of bid items, and bid estimates. Monitoring and managing the life cycle of contracts through the procurement, legal review, registration, execution, and close out stages
Maintaining a management information regarding the planning and control for project development. Tracking project time and cost schedules
Determining and coordinating the activities required between the persons, agencies and departments responsible for project completion
Reviewing all schedules, reports and orders prepared by consultants, contractors and agencies to assure conformance with project completion dates
Staying current in understanding facility operations and equipment
Completing task and standard evaluations for subordinates
Ensuring that all employees under their supervision will adhere to and comply with all environmental, health and safety laws, Agency policies, rules and regulations
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Strong background in civil engineering principles and their application with specific areas of expertise in the design and reconstruction of aqueducts and water treatment facilities
Knowledge of and the ability to work with computers, hand-held computer tablets, and computer aided design software
Knowledge of Microsoft windows applications including office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and the ability to navigate internet
Ability to use computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software
Ability to use NYC/DEP applications for timekeeping and performance evaluations
Ability to produce construction documents using computer aided design software
Ability to anticipate possible problems and develop contingency plans in advance
Ability to anticipate the consequences of situation and plan accordingly
Ability to work independently
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a city agency of nearly 6,000 employees whose primary responsibility is to manage the city’s water supply.