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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Civil Engineer title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive (Exam #1101) or those who filed for the, Open-Competitive Exam #5015 may apply. Please include a copy of your Receipt of Filing or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure seeks a Capital / Scope Engineer to work on complex project planning and preliminary design analysis. The Capital / Scope Engineer will support multiple City initiatives and DOT/DEP Long Term Control Planning as part of Capital project scope development for roadway, sewer, and water main projects.
The selected candidate's responsibilities will include conducting research with data collection, field investigations of existing conditions, conducting drainage and grading analysis, coordinating project scope development under CPSD contracts, and engaging in meetings with Sponsor Agencies, stakeholders, and/or Design consultants. Additional duties include developing report or presentations including preliminary design sketches/ plans for initial scope development and Interagency/Stakeholder meetings; performing technical consultant design review inclusive of feasibility assessments, drainage models, grading analysis, alternative design proposals, cost-benefit analysis, baseline project delivery schedule; and performing research and development efforts in advancing the adoption of new technologies in infrastructure.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

Candidates should process excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD applications, and design experience related to infrastructure works (i.e. sewer, water mains, roadway works). Candidates must also be familiar with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and NYCDEP specifications and standards, MUTCD, AASHTO, and understand the NYC infrastructure system as well as current engineering methods and standards. Experience with InfoWorks or other Drainage Modeling software, Primavera P6 scheduling is a plus.

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.