***IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates selected to fill Mechanical Engineer position from this posting will be appointed on a provisional basis. As a provisional employee, you will be required to take and pass the next Mechanical Engineer civil service examination and be given a list number by the NYC Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services in order to be considered for probable permanent employment in this title. Anyone who does not take and pass this examination, or who is not reached on the established list, will be terminated as a provisional Mechanical Engineer.***

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 stormwater, 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 Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the city. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Under the supervision of the Section Chief, the selected candidate will serve as an Area Engineer and directly supervise and serve as team leader to a staff of seven or more engineers at various titles and levels who are responsible for the preparation of contract specifications and drawings for the reconstruction, repair, or modification of any mechanical equipment contained in the fourteen water pollution control plants and collections facilities.

The area engineer will ensure that specifications and drawings are technically accurate in addition to providing technical and administrative guidance to the engineers; be responsible for planning, organizing and assigning work to meet deadlines and achieve goals as directed by the Section Chief; generate solutions to unusual complex engineering problems; prepare proposals and serve as a consultant on major engineering issues; evaluate subordinates’ performance and conduct performance evaluations; track the progress of jobs; resolve conflicts of a contractual nature and brief the Section Chief on a weekly basis of the status; assign and track overtime budget allocation; approve/disapprove leave requests and timesheets; immediately respond to emergencies as they arise; and represent the Section Chief at technical meetings with consulting engineers, contractors, and other City, State and Federal Agencies.

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in mechanical 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 mechanical 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 mechanical 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.

- Familiarity with facilities, equipment and processes related to wastewater treatment - Managerial and supervisory experience - Experience with management of personnel resources - Effective judgment and decision-making skills - Experience with quantitative analysis and interpretation - Strong written expression: the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written words

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.