Design Engineer

Description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.
• Additional Information
• The company 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.
• Company Description

Conditions

All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer or if you are on the open-competitive list (exam 5015) or have filed for exam 7006.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is the City’s primary capital construction project manager, delivering public buildings and infrastructure across all five boroughs. The agency collaborates with other City departments and leading architects and consultants to implement efficient, innovative, and environmentally conscious design and construction strategies. DDC offers advancement opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and extensive training and professional development to support long-term career growth in public service. Team members help build a resilient, healthy city by improving the quality of life for New Yorkers through safe, sustainable infrastructure and public facilities.

Role Description: The Design Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for developing and reviewing engineering designs and specifications for infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with city standards, codes, and sustainability goals. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and updating drawings and models using computer-aided design (CAD) tools, coordinating with Engineers-In-Charge, Senior Design Engineers, and other engineering disciplines, and providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle. The Design Engineer will analyze design alternatives, perform basic calculations, support value engineering efforts, and participate in design review meetings. The role also involves assisting with documentation, responding to design-related inquiries during construction, and contributing to continuous improvement of design processes and standards.

Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

All applicants, including City Employees:

Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | the company, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210