All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are permanent in the Civil Engineer title or if you are on the DDC Promotional List for Exam #9522 or on the Open-Competitive List for Exam #9045 or #0156. There may be current civil service list restrictions impacting the agency's ability to hire.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Safety & Site Support seeks an Engineer-In-Charge. The selected candidate will supervise overall activities of the Materials Testing & Fabrication Unit: a group of engineers, technicians and inspectors who ensure that all materials and products used in DDC capital construction projects conform to DDC specifications and contract requirements. The Engineer-In-Charge will be required to perform, schedule and coordinate inspections of materials manufacturing at plants and laboratories nationwide. Other key responsibilities include: preparation and review of comprehensive reports, capturing all aspects of the inspections; including plant operations and final product quality. In addition, the Engineer-In-Charge will supervise Materials Testing & Fabrication Unit staff, coordinate material inspection requests, assign consultant and in-house inspectors, assist with contract management, attend various meetings, write reports, and develop SOPs & manuals.

(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.

Candidate should possess six years of experience in construction inspection, material testing, quality management and/or metal fabrication. Training in Radiographic Testing (RT) & Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and certification as an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and ACI Field Technician Level I are preferred. Supervisory experience and working knowledge of ASTM, AWWA, ACI, API, ASME, AWS, and AASHTO standards 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.