DESIGN ENGINEER 2
About the role
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) provides 1.1 billion gallons of high‑quality drinking water, manages wastewater and stormwater, and reduces air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the United States, with nearly 6,000 employees and a water supply system comprising 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes across a 2,000‑square‑mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) oversees a capital portfolio valued at $35 B, with an additional $13.6 B projected over the next 10‑year commitment plan. DEP’s In‑House Design (IHD) directorate provides design and engineering services aligned with BEDC’s core values of safety, schedule, quality, and customer service, supporting projects from initiation through turnover to operations. IHD’s Design Services division includes Architectural, Site Civil, Structural, Process Mechanical/HVAC, Water Tunnel Mechanical Systems, and Electrical sections; its Engineering Services division covers Quality Assurance, Laboratory Services, Specifications/SOPs, Sustainability, and BIM/CADD.
This Civil Engineer 2 position is located in the Lefrak Office in Queens, NY, within IHD’s Civil Section. The role reports to a supervisor with considerable latitude for independent judgment. The position is also open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55‑a Program; applicants should note this on their resume and cover letter. As a City of New York employee, you may be eligible for federal Public