Junior Engineer; Construction

Hours:

Full-Time Position – 35 Hours.

Work Location:

30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101.

Only candidates who are permanent in the Construction Project Manager Intern title, or those who are reachable on the open‑competitive exam #0147 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are currently permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking a Junior Engineer to join our Construction Management 2 – South Queens – Section 2 team.

• Conduct research studies, engineering investigations, and assessments related to various engineering functions.
• Carry out civil engineering tasks of moderate complexity under the supervision of an Engineer‑In‑Charge and/or Resident Engineer.
• Engage in tasks such as design, drafting, engineering investigations, cost estimation, specification writing, structural calculations, field surveys, and participating in design‑related site inspections.

• Four years of full‑time satisfactory experience performing construction inspection or construction management work on construction projects.
• Four years of full‑time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades.
• A valid license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued by a board of examining engineers or architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology or construction management, or chemical, civil including structural, bridge design or sanitary, electrical, or mechanical engineering or engineering technology.
• A combination of the above that equates to a total of four years of education and experience (education leading to a baccalaureate degree in the above areas will be credited on the basis of 30 semester credits for each year of acceptable experience).

Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Acrobat, and AutoCAD.
• Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (e.g., roadway, sewer, and/or water main).
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards, and some familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.
• General understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices.
• Understanding of project scheduling and management tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (optional).
• Valid driver's license (required).
• Personal vehicle (preferred).

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.