NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties, 14% of the city’s land and 31% of the city’s coastline, include seawalls and waterfronts, pedestrian bridges, beaches and boardwalks, parks and playgrounds, historic houses, recreation centers and pools.

Major Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of in-house engineering staff, selected candidates will perform the following:
- Develop designs, drawings, and specifications for structural engineering projects including construction and reconstruction of all types of Parks facilities, with a focus on retaining walls, historic sites and unusual or emergency conditions.
- Perform mathematical and engineering calculations, including quantity and cost estimates.
- Perform field investigations, inspections, document conditions and produce reports.
- Technical review of consultant engineering designs for quality and conformity with Parks standards.
- Draft and edit project scopes, presentations, contracts and other documents.

1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college. A degree in any other engineering area or in civil engineering technology is not acceptable.

1. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD. 2. Ability to read and interpret design and construction drawings, blueprints and contract documents. 3. Excellent administrative, communication, verbal and writing skills. 4. Strong interpersonal skills. 5. A driver license valid in New York State. 6. Engineer-in-Training (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification.

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.

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

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.