Assistant Design Engineer 1

Description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) delivers 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, handles wastewater and storm water, and works to reduce air, noise and hazardous materials pollution.

DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country and employs nearly 6,000 people. Its water supply spans a 2,000 square mile watershed reaching 125 miles north and west of the City, with 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) manages capital projects valued at $35B, with another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan.

In-House Design (IHD) provides design and engineering services in line with BEDC's core values of safety, schedule, quality and customer service. IHD takes projects from initial planning through preliminary design, design, procurement and construction, then hands them over to operations.

The Civil Section of IHD prepares civil engineering documents for water supply, wastewater and other facilities, including large, complex projects. Its work covers site grading and paving, yard piping, drainage and stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and maintenance of traffic, and it provides engineering support during construction. The team works closely with land surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, architectural and electrical staff throughout design.

Responsibilities

• Help move capital projects from design through construction by preparing drawings, calculations and specifications for large, complex water supply and wastewater facilities.
• Duties may also include carrying out investigations and field visits.
• Review shop drawings and requests for information.
• Prepare and complete change order paperwork.
• Help develop project schedules.
• Communicate and coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders.
• Record issues and their resolutions in issue logs.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college, plus one year of full-time, satisfactory civil engineering work.
• Or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college, both in civil engineering.
• Preferred: experience laying out and detailing contract drawings and specifications, reviewing shop drawings, and carrying out field inspections and investigations.
• Preferred: experience designing site plans, piping plans, grading and drainage plans, and stormwater management for facilities during and after construction.
• Preferred: experience applying code requirements, writing technical reports, and using related design software.
• Preferred: advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Preferred: experience with AutoCAD (Autodesk) and Civil 3D, which will be given preference.
• Preferred: passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, which will be given preference.
• Preferred: clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: a valid New York State motor vehicle driver's license, which may be required for some assignments.

Conditions

The role is based at the headquarters in Queens, NY.

You work under the supervision of the Lead Design Engineer.

Job code 20210, Assistant Civil Engineer.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes a diverse workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment on any legally protected basis.