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.

Our In-House Design (IHD) directorate provides design and engineering services to meet operations’ needs in a manner consistent with BEDC’s core values of safety, schedule, quality, and customer service. IHD supports projects from the business case through preliminary design, design, procurement construction, and finally with the turnover to operations. IHD’s Design Services division includes Architectural, Site Civil, Structural, Process Mechanical/HVAC, Water Tunnel Mechanical Systems, and Electrical discipline sections. Each design section prepares design and construction documents including engineering plans and specifications for the construction of water supply, sewer, and wastewater treatment infrastructure. IHD projects are typically of the highest priority for the Agency. IHD’s Engineering Services includes the Quality Assurance, Laboratory Services, Specifications/Standard Operating Procedures, Sustainability, and BIM/CADD sections. The Engineering Services division focuses on project’s sustainability, resiliency, laboratory material testing, quality reviews and inspections, standardization of documents, project delivery standards and uses current BIM/CADD technology to streamline engineering design processes.

The Tunnel Mechanical Section is responsible for creating sustainable mechanical engineering designs for capital improvement projects that, in conjunction with other engineering disciplines, develop and shape DEP’s public infrastructure, and assist in the continued operation and maintenance of exemplary water supply and treatment systems to protect New York City’s public environment. The Tunnel Mechanical Section is focused on large capital projects associated with the City Water Tunnels and other major water supply infrastructure.

BEDC seeks to hire two Mechanical Engineer 3 (Design Leads) for IHD’s Tunnel Mechanical Section, located in our Lefrak office in Queens, NY. The selected candidate, under supervision of the Section Manager will lead the design and the delivery of capital projects through the design phase with the preparation of engineering documents for mechanical equipment needed within water supply infrastructure and other miscellaneous facilities. The candidate may also perform work in construction phase of projects to provide design services during construction. Specific duties that the selected candidate will be engaged in include, but are not necessarily limited to, supervising design staff of varying titles and levels of experience, mentoring lower-level engineers; acting as a design lead on selected projects; preparation and sealing of drawings, specifications, and design calculations for mechanical/ HVAC/ plumbing equipment such as large valves, piping, pumps, heating and ventilation equipment, plumbing equipment; and developing and conducting field and shop testing of equipment as needed. The selected candidate may also oversee / supervise the preparation of contract drawings and/or prepare and edit complex specifications and/or perform complex calculations in conformance with Bureau Standards. They may also review designs prepared by outsourced engineering firms and subordinates for the same types of facilities. The Design Lead will be required to travel operating a motor vehicle to job sites to perform site investigations, equipment testing, inspections, and attend site meetings with stakeholders during design and construction phases of projects, as needed.

**** Only those applicants with permanent civil service status as a Mechanical Engineer are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as a Mechanical Engineer, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.****

(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.

- Experience in the planning and preparation of layout and details of contract drawings, specifications, review of shop drawings, field inspections and investigations for heating, ventilation, plumbing, fire protection, and large diameter piping, pumping, and valve applications - Knowledge in the application of American Water Works Association (AWWA), American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME) standards, American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) standards, NYC building codes and standards, American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASRAE) Standards, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) Standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards as well as 10 State Standards for wastewater facilities - Experience in material and equipment selection, methods used in construction, and making engineering recommendations for alterations, repairs, and testing. Four years or more experience in mentoring and supervising junior level engineers - Preference will be given to candidates with ten years or more experience in large piping and valve design work, AutoCAD/Revit experience and computer knowledge of Microsoft Office applications - Strong skills in research, analysis, and report writing on technical issues and in verbal communication - Ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and multitask - A valid New York State Driver’s license

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.

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.