Review Engineer - Assistant Civil Engineer

Job Description

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting, and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high‑quality drinking water per day to 8.5 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is responsible for the operation, maintenance and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater collection systems, the protection of adjacent waterways, and the development and protection of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program.

• Review site and house connection proposals submitted by Professional Engineers and Registered Architects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations to determine the size of sewer connections to City sewers and evaluate proposed sewer release rates to conform to the Unified Storm Water Rule and zoning requirements.
• Review survey and other supportive documents to comply with the Department’s Rules, Regulations, Standards, and Specifications.
• Research and review sewer records and drainage plans for accuracy of the site connection proposal review prior to certification.
• Research the site area using city tools such as zoning maps, tax maps, and ArcGIS.
• Utilize water resource principles to determine maximum sewer pipe capacity, allowable flow rate, and alternatives of site development to retain/detain stormwater on site or to release storm flow at a rate acceptable to DEP.
• Meet with professional engineers to discuss and determine the best solution for their project’s needs given any stringent circumstances for approval in accordance with the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations requirements.
• Review and approve moderate to complex permit applications for new sewer connections for residential and commercial properties, including repair, relay, and plug permit applications associated with sewer connections.

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full‑time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master’s degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

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.

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Recruitment Contact: recruit.gov

NOTE:

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55‑a Program. This position is also open to non‑55‑a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.