DESIGN LEAD

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ONLY SEEKING INTERNAL CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THIS POSITION.

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.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.

BEDC’s In-House Design (IHD) Directorate consists of two units. The core IHD unit consists of seven engineering sections corresponding to the respective engineering functions they perform. This includes the Architectural, Site Civil, Structural, Process Mechanical/HVAC, Water Tunnel Mechanical Systems, BIM/CADD, and Electrical sections. Each engineering section prepares design and construction documents including engineering plans and specifications for the construction of water supply, sewer, and wastewater treatment infrastructure, which are of the highest priority for the Agency. The second unit, Engineering Services, includes the Quality Assurance, Laboratory Services, Specifications/Standard Operating Procedures and Sustainability sections. This unit focuses on the format of contract documents, standard operating procedures and quality reviews and inspections. Both IHD units support DEP operating bureaus’ capital construction requirements in a manner consistent with BEDC’s core values of safety, schedule, quality, and customer service.

IHD’s Structural section helps maintain the DEP’s proud legacy of designing and managing the construction of New York City’s entire water supply and wastewater infrastructure. Tapping into decades of internal experience and utilizing modern design techniques like finite element modeling (FEM) and analysis, the Structural Section is tasked with creating biddable structural design documents including calculations, drawings, and specifications. Projects include water tunnels and shafts, distribution chambers, pump stations, treatment plants, and other subsurface and surface structures. The Structural section also provides design services during construction (DSDC) and advises and assists other IHD sections with their structural engineering design needs. This section regularly coordinates with BEDC’s other sections, DEP’s operating bureaus, and DEP’s outside engineering consultants as well.

BEDC seeks to hire a Civil Engineer 3 (Design Lead) for IHD’s Structural Section, located in Queens, NY. Under supervision of the Section Manager and with latitude for independent judgement, the selected engineer will engage in the delivery of DEP’s capital projects through the design phase with the preparation of engineering documents including drawings and specifications for large projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities, which are of the highest priority for the Agency. Work shall include preparing engineering documents for site development water supply facilities, water tunnels, wastewater treatment systems and other miscellaneous facilities. Specific work areas where the selected engineer will be engaged include, but are not limited to, preparing plans and specifications or related calculations; conducting investigations and field visits; reviewing shop drawings, material approvals and requests for information; preparing and completing change order documentation; conducting and directing research; preparing proposals and reports; witness shop testing and commissioning of complex structural systems; development of project schedules; communicating and coordinating with other engineers and stakeholders; and documenting issues/resolutions in issues logs. The Design Lead will be responsible for signing and sealing drawings and project specifications. The selected engineer will also provide staff supervision and mentoring and may review and/or oversee staff review of designs prepared by outsourced engineering firms for various facilities and provide review and recommendations of technical proposals. The Design Lead will be required to travel operating a motor vehicle to job sites to perform site investigations, equipment testing, inspections, and attend site meetings with stakeholders during design and construction phases of projects, as needed.

**** Only those applicants with permanent civil service status as a Civil Engineer are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as a Civil Engineer, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview. ****

PREFERRED SKILLS

1. Fifteen (15) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work with emphasis on structural work.

2. Extensive knowledge of structural engineering that includes the principles of analysis of structures and their application, the behavior of materials under loading, the selection of construction materials, and the design of reinforced masonry and concrete and steel structures.

3. Proficient use of AutoCAD and Revit.

4. Proficient use of software STAAD PRO, and Ram Elements for completing engineering calculations.

5. Strong communication and coordination skills.

6. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

7. Familiarity with Codes and Standards.

8. Strong written communication skills to prepare technical reports.

9. Strong analytical ability.

10. A valid New York State Driver’s License.

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(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.

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.