Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate in your cover letter and resume if you are permanent in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer, if you are on the open-competitive list (exam #5015), or filed for open-competitive exam #7006.

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking a Design Engineer to join Design Unit’s Section 3 – Consultant Design team.

The successful candidate will report to an Engineer-In-Charge and will be responsible for preparing contract documents, specifications, and final estimates; conducting engineering investigations; and developing contract plans and working drawings.

Additionally, the candidate will conduct field surveys to assess current conditions, compile reports, participate in engineering reviews and studies, and design projects with minimal oversight.

Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position: - Outstanding verbal and written communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD - Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure projects (sewers, water mains, roadways) - Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards - Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices - Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred) - Valid driver's license (required) - Personal vehicle (optional)

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.