Junior Engineer (capital / Scope)

Junior Engineer (Capital / Scope)

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101 All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are permanent in the Civil Engineer title or if you are on the Open-Competitive List for Exam #2009 or #5047. The NYC Department of Design and Construction's Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Junior Engineer (Capital / Scope) to join the Program Management's Engineering and Support Services - FEP/Drainage Planning and Modeling / Capital /Scope Engineering) team. Successful candidate will report to an Engineer-In-Charge and will work on complex project planning and preliminary design analysis in support of multiple City initiatives and the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)'s Long Term Control Planning for roadway, sewer, and water main projects. Additionally, the selected candidates will receive hands on training and assist with moderate to difficult engineering work, such as, research studies, engineering investigations, and examinations relating to engineering functions. The work and/or training will be in one or more of the following specialized engineering areas: drainage and grading analysis, structural computations, preliminary design development, design drafting, engineering investigations, field surveys/site inspections, and cost estimating. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college. A degree in any other engineering area or in civil engineering technology is not acceptable.

Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main)
• Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards
• Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred)
• Valid driver's license (required)
• Personal vehicle (optional)

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

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.