The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.

The Agency’s Vision is to be the safest, most efficient, cost effective, resilient, and transparent water utility in the nation. In order to carry out the mission of providing high quality, reliable water supply to New York City and some Upstate communities, the Department operates a network of watershed wastewater treatment plants, dams, bridges, shafts, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, ultraviolet disinfection systems, filtration systems, and associated facilities throughout New York City and its watershed. A substantial multibillion dollar capital program is required to provide for new infrastructure as well as the reconstruction of existing assets to ensure the integrity, continuity, and high quality of the water supply. The Water System Capital Program (WSCP) provides for the planning, design, construction management, and construction required to support our operating bureaus.

BEDC seeks to hire a Civil Engineer 2 to be an Accountable Manager (AM) for the WSCP Capital Delivery Unit. This position includes capital project delivery for City Tunnel #3 Stage 2, Queens-Brooklyn which includes 2 large diameter deep rock shafts, connection into the existing City Tunnel and activation for Stage 2. In addition, capital project delivery for the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel (KEC) which includes an approximately 2.5 mile deep rock tunnel, shafts, a screen chamber, a connection into the existing Cat-Del UV facility, and improvements to the Kensico Reservoir Shoreline and integrated Planning for Water Supply and Distribution System is a priority and has been incorporated into the Program.

This position will include the preparation, review, development, and management of very large capital engineering projects. The selected candidate will advise the client Bureaus in formulating project needs, options, and consequences, assuring that functional requirements are adequately articulated and that proposed projects fulfill these requirements. Development of the project scope will include coordination and review of the drawings, specifications, conceptual estimates and schedules produced by consultants, contractors and in-house technical staff. The selected candidate will manage design and assist in the administration for the assigned projects. The selected candidate will prepare reports on projects status and problems on projects status and identify potential problems with advancement, and work with both internal and external project stakeholders to proactively resolve project problems. The selected candidate will be required to perform technical reviews, as needed, of drawing, specification, schedules, estimates, and reports to support the development of infrastructure projects under development by the Department. These reviews will require the application of technical knowledge related to engineering and construction to support the development of high-quality infrastructure projects for the Department. All project documents will be prepared and reviewed in accordance with the BEDC Standard Operating Procedures and Department policies for Environmental Health and Safety.

The selected candidate must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and an ability to be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities.

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) 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.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, 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.

- Candidates must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis - Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and an ability to be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities - Understanding of water and heavy civil infrastructure design practices and standards - Understanding of project management principals, specifically the procedures used by DEP - This position requires operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, etc.)

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.

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/

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.