Engineer - In - Charge; GI

Hours:

Full‑Time Position – 35 Hours

Work Location:

30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

The NYC Department of Design and Construction’s Division of Infrastructure seeks an Engineer‑in‑Charge to join the Area‑Wide Green Infrastructure – Cloudburst Management team. This role will manage the construction of complex projects, lead constructability review meetings to reduce delays, and ensure precise collection of project data.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating with Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, and Inspectors under respective project REI or PMCM consultants.
• Liaising with the Design, Utility Coordination team, and Program Management Units throughout construction stages.
• Inspecting contracted work to meet Agency and City standards.
• Preparing cost proposals, suggesting design modifications, and engaging in design and constructability review meetings.
• Managing and approving project‑specific submissions such as sheeting design constructability, vendor approvals, and environmental plans.
• Overseeing financial aspects including payments, change orders, and time extensions.
• Overseeing final inspections, mentoring new staff, managing project close‑out procedures, and ensuring approval of final documentation.
• Providing regular progress updates and addressing critical delays in meetings.

Minimum qualifications:

• Four (4) years of full‑time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License (registration must be maintained for the duration of employment).
• A master’s degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of required experience.
• At least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring additional expertise.

Preferred skills:

• Strong supervisory experience.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure projects (sewers, water mains, roadways).
• Experience with Joint Bid and FHWA Federally funded Contract Specifications and contemporary engineering methods and standards.
• Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices.
• Background in sustainable and resilient design and rating systems.
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred).
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling.
• Valid driver’s license (required).

Authorization to work in the United States is required. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees.

All applicants, including City Employees, must apply through NYC Government Jobs. Do not apply via Employee Self‑Service (ESS), e‑mail, mail, or fax.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.