Principal Engineer, Construction Safety

Principal Engineer, Construction Safety

The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. We are committed to becoming a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. We are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable and transparent.

Under direction:

• Work independently in the Construction Safety Engineering Unit to perform drawing & document review and field review of complex high risk construction projects throughout the 5 boroughs under the direction of the unit's team leadership.
• Perform audit reviews of complex projects including support of excavation and foundations, interior demolition, and scaffolding document submissions.
• Meet with project consultants and owners' representatives to review project status and compliance with the applicable construction codes including, but not limited to, the NYC Administrative and Building Codes.
• Issue Summonses to Registered Design Professionals and Special Inspectors as required for Construction Code compliance.
• Perform filed project drawing reviews for a wide variety of complex building projects and temporary construction equipment in paper and electronic formats.
• Perform forensic investigations and reviews of construction incidents including report and documentation.
• Support Assistant Commissioners and Borough Commissioners on technical matters.
• Represent the Department as an expert witness on technical and policy related matters in various legal proceedings.
• Participate in industry outreach meetings and presentations for industry awareness and feedback related to Engineering and Construction Safety Operations.
• Participate in code development and make recommendations for updating/ improving NYC regulatory oversight and Construction Codes.
• Assist in the development of unit resources and standards. Provide recommendations to the Director and Deputy Director.
• Coordinate with other federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Support and further the Agency's commitment to improving operations and implementation of technology-based solutions.

REMOTE WORK: This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

CIVIC SERVICE STATUS: Only those permanent as Civil Engineer, applicants who are reachable on the Civil Engineer open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered. Candidates who are permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York.

To Apply: Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings), keywords, or for the specific Job ID #. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

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.