Associate Engineer - B (Civil​/Structural

Build your career while building NYC Public schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation! The SCA's Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for development of scope, design, and construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease conversions and renovation work of existing schools for New York City's approximately 1.1 million students. Our projects are intentionally and thoughtfully designed;

positive impact design is at the forefront of all our projects. Our In-House studio is a multidisciplinary practice that is responsible for designing some of the largest and most complex schools in our 1,500+ school portfolio as well as renovation work to existing schools. Our other two studios manage external consultants from design inception to completion. Our three studios are comprised of talented architects and engineers who are driven to deliver high quality custom designed, sustainable, and resilient public schools.

Come and join our continuing journey towards design excellence in the K-12 education sector. Be impactful!

The Associate Engineer - B (Civil/Structural) functions as a project or team leader usually under the supervision of a licensed engineer for the scope, design, and post occupancy of projects.

• Review scope reports and construction documents that have been submitted to ensure they conform to all applicable SCA standards, specifications, building codes, laws, agency requirements, etc. and document deviations.
• Conduct sites surveys, prepare field reports, punch lists, and deficiency reports to facilitate design decisions that meet the standards of NYCSCA.
• Visually observe all aspects of substantially completed work at construction site using design drawings to determine if a contractor has met all the requirements of the project.
• Create and edit the content of design drawings and specifications intended for contractual construction and bulletin documentation.
• Coordinate site assignments with third party surveyors and contractors, determine existing conditions, prepare logs.
• Compares conditions at the construction site to contract drawings and specifications during site visits/field observations at the site to assess the progress and quality of work.
• Perform related tasks.
• May perform duties of Associate Engineer - A:
  • Assist in conducting sites surveys and prepare field reports, punch lists, and deficiency reports to facilitate design decisions that meet the standards of NYCSCA.
  • Assist in the preparation and peer review of construction documents as part of the design phase of projects. (Reso A, CIP's and Capacity school projects).
  • Assist or lead in the preparation of scope reports for CIP's and Reso A projects (assignment may be discipline specific) and the assist review of contractor bids and submittals to verify they meet the minimum standards and specifications of the SCA.
  • Assist in monitoring the progress of the construction phase of the project.
  • Assist in addressing requests for information.
  • Perform related tasks.

• (1) Electrical
• (2) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• (3) Plumbing and Drainage
• (4) Structural

• Two Years of full-time experience serving as an Associate Engineer - A or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related fields.

Posting End Date: 08/10/2026

• Appointment Rate: $74,128 - $104,294
• Incumbent Rate: $85,247 - $119,938

Baccalaureate:
Engineering

• Two years of full time experience serving as an Associate Engineer - A or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time