Civil/Structural Engineer (Level A/B/C)

Job Description

• Perform civil engineering design and field inspection work across a variety of assignments and technical roles.
  • Gather, review, and survey data to identify site and utility features to be addressed during the design process.
    • Prepare geotechnical testing guidelines and conduct percolation tests.
    • Design stormwater management systems in compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) regulations and prepare supporting documentation for the permitting process.
    • Cook up best management practices for stormwater control.
    • Design and prepare all applicable DEP applications, including site connection, cross-connection, and SWPPP submissions.
    • Inspect premises, witness soil testing, evaluate water infiltration through foundation walls, and prepare detailed reports.
    • Review prior plans, drawings, and specifications related to construction, demolition, or structural alterations to ensure compliance with SWPPP requirements, local laws, rules, and regulations.
    • Review and contribute to both rehabilitation and new building design projects.
  • Prepare and/or supervise the development of scope documents, pre-schematic and schematic designs, preliminary studies, construction documents, reports, plans, and specifications.
    • Collaborate with technical, professional, managerial, and support staff, as well as consultants, contractors, vendors, and government agencies.
    • Serve as project lead on select, less complex design and construction projects, such as school modernizations, additions, leased spaces, and CIP projects.
    • Review contractor submittals and shop drawings, and conduct design reviews for rehabilitation and new construction work.
  • Maintain and expand knowledge of architectural and engineering principles.
    • Sign, seal, and file engineering drawings as required.
• May perform the duties of Engineer A.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews of all SWPPP plans and applications to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with DEP requirements.
  • Provide direction to lower-level Architects and Engineers, Technical Inspectors, Quality Assurance Specialists, Associate Architects and Engineers, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians.
• Work on complex design projects, including large primary schools, small intermediate schools, specialized facilities, full modernizations, major additions, and multiple or specialized CIP projects.
  • Serve as a discipline and design leader, supporting the training and development of staff within the civil engineering discipline.
  • Chair or participate in departmental seminars and workshops, and mentor junior staff to support their professional growth.
  • Train new SCA employees, contingent staff, and external design consultants on SCA standards and procedures.
  • Cook up the work of consulting firms, individual consultants, and contingent staff, and conduct design reviews of documents prepared by outside consultants.
• Responsible for performing work across a broad range of assignments and technical roles, as needed, while managing team members and/or contractors to achieve the Authority’s objectives.
  • Manage several projects concurrently.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards and maintain project schedules.
  • Conduct design reviews of work prepared by other engineers and architects.
  • Aid in the development of new design standards and procedures.
  • Cook up the work of consulting firms, individual consultants, and contingent staff as required.
  • Sign, seal, and file engineering drawings when necessary.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree plus;
  • Level A requires: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer.
  • Level B requires: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer and three years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader.
  • Level C requires: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer and six years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; three years must be as a project engineer; project, team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility.

Education

• Baccalaureate
• Certifications (if Required)
  • Professional Engineer - NYS Department of Education

Experience

• Selective Certification for Special Experience:
  • Electrical: a minimum of four years of experience specializing in electrical work; his can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work; post-licensure work is not required.
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: a minimum of four years of experience specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work; this can be any combination of pre-licensure and post licensure work; post-licensure work is not required.
  • Plumbing and Drainage: a minimum of four years of experience specializing in plumbing and drainage work; this can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work; post-licensure work is not required.
  • Structural: a minimum of four years of experience specializing in structural work; this can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work; post-licensure work is not required.