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.

Job Purpose:
Working within BWSO, under administrative direction of the Engineer-In-Charge, Capital Program Management-Infrastructure, the Assistant Civil Engineer will perform civil engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility. The candidate will research, plan, develop and advance Capital Water and Sewer Projects ranging in difficulty from routine to complex. These CPIs consist of water and sewer sketches, project descriptions and scopes, cost estimates, and budget worksheets. Other duties may include, but are not limited to:
Job Tasks/Duties:
ACE in the Infrastructure group are responsible for tasks including:
a. The preparation of Capital Project Initiation (CPI) packages to initiate large capital projects to install sanitary and storm sewer, and water infrastrcture throughout the City
b. Preparation of documents required for CPI include: sketches, cost estimates, and legal status.
c. Preparing engineering drawings using GIS and calculations in support of evaluating design alternatives using good engineering practice.
d. Tracking open items related to capital projects to ensure projects are delivered on time
e. Reviewing engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and reports for compliance with current DEP standards for sewers and water mains. Responsible for the review of design related issues as well as preliminary and final contract documents prepared by other departments, agencies, private engineering consulting companies and contractors.
f. Maintaining a detailed record of job progress including but not limited to folder organization, CPI development, design and construction progress and project closeout.
g. Engaging in or supervising the conduct of complex and important research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the engineering functions or activities of the department or agency.
h. Reporting project status and tasks assigned, unanticipated conditions and possible problems to supervisors.
i. Attending meetings and preparing meeting minutes as required by projects and other tasks.
j. Other responsibilities include tracking program metrics, creating graphics related to capital projects, attending meetings and preparing meeting minutes, preparing presentations, and preparing maps.
k. Coordinating with other Divisions/Bureaus within DEP as well as with outside agencies such as DDC, DOT, DPR, etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/ Work Experience:
Computer Skills and Knowledge:
1. Strong Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
2. GIS – preferred but not required

License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment.

Abilities Required:
1. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of project documents
3. Ability to multi-task to handle management of several projects simultaneously

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.

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.