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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Mechanical Engineer title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3109) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Result card 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, Public Buildings Division, Architecture & Engineering-Engineering Unit seeks an Assistant Mechanical Engineer. Under general supervision, the duties for this position will include, but not be limited to project scoping, design and/or review of consultant drawings and specifications (utilizing Blue-Beam), site inspections, generating reports, ad hoc technical investigations; in-house design (utilizing AutoCAD and BIM) and providing support services for client-agency projects. Duties may also include reviewing and developing drawings, writing specifications and preparing estimates of quantities; checking shop drawings; performing mechanical engineering calculations, condition assessments, and feasibility reports; participating in inspection operations by observing, checking and certifying the installation of materials and equipment, reviewing or examining plans for the construction, demolition or alteration of structures to comply with the provisions of law, rule or regulation; and assisting with design work on basic plumbing, heating, ventilation and HVAC systems. The candidate will also interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and other technical staff. Some of the physical activities performed by Assistant Mechanical Engineers and environmental conditions experienced are walking to and from inspection sites and during inspections; climbing and descending ladders or stairs to get to areas to be inspected; standing for an extended period; bending and stooping during inspections; working in confined areas.

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 for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. 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 mechanical engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering.

Candidate should possess excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills, with the ability to multi-task various projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD is preferred.

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.