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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Civil Engineer title, reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #9045 or #0156), or those who have filed for the DDC Promotional Exam #4522, or the Open-Competitive Exam #4030 in March 2024 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card, 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 Senior Engineer (Specification). Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, the selected candidate will be responsible for the preparation of specifications for infrastructure capital projects; coordinate the resolution of inquiries, preparation of addenda, as may be required, during the bidding process. The Senior Engineer (Specification) will also research technical reference documents; write and update specifications for construction work to be performed on Infrastructure projects; proofread specifications prepared by other engineers; maintain the team’s e-Files; review specifications and drawings prepared in-house and by consultants and other City, State, and Federal Agencies to ensure compliance with DDC's policies and procedures; coordinate activities required for project completion with agencies and departments responsible for the accomplishment of such activities; prepare Standard Details of Construction for capital projects; prepare and review consultant specifications for the Bridge and Retaining Wall Program; and train engineers in the preparation of specifications.

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:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

(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.

Candidates must have strong supervisory experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office knowledge of the operations, design, and construction of the City's infrastructure system and knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods and standards are 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.