DESIGN LEAD

About the role

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) within the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks a Civil Engineer Level 3 to serve as a Design Lead for IHD’s Civil Section. This position is based at the agency’s headquarters in Queens, NY.

Responsibilities

• Implement capital projects through the design phase by preparing engineering documents including drawings and specifications for large, complex site development projects for water supply facilities, water tunnels, wastewater pumping stations and treatment systems, and other miscellaneous facilities.
• Sign and seal engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Provide engineering design services during the construction phase by reviewing shop drawings and responding to contractor requests for information and other submittals.
• Engage in or supervise complex research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the engineering functions.
• Review and/or oversee staff reviews of designs prepared by outsourced engineering firms for the same types of facilities.
• Supervise design staff of varying titles and levels of experience.
• Travel, operate 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.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution.
• Valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License.
• At least four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• Experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project.

Skills

• Ability to prepare and review engineering documents including drawings and specifications for large, complex site development projects.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Ability to supervise design staff.
• Ability to travel and operate a motor vehicle to job sites.

Benefits

Salary range: $104,720.00 – $141,970.00