Engineer Capital Scope

Engineer Capital Scope

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is seeking two Engineer (Capital / Scope) to join the Drainage Planning and Modeling / Capital / Scope Engineering team. This is a Full-Time Position working 35 hours per week. The work location is 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101.Successful candidates will report to the Engineer-In-Charge and will work on complex project planning and preliminary design analysis. The Engineers (Capital / Scope) will support multiple City initiatives and Sponsor Agencies, such as the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) by managing and participating in Capital Project Scope Development (CPSD) studies and alternative analyses for roadway, sewer, and water main projects. The CPSD program aims to integrate multiple city initiatives and forthcoming regulations with capital projects, while maintaining alignment with the long-term goals of the respective sponsor agency.Additionally, the candidates will conduct research through data collection, field investigations of existing conditions, and review of historical documents. They will perform drainage, grading, constructability, feasibility, alternative, and cost benefit analyses. The role involves developing planning level project schedules and phasing strategies, and preparing and delivering reports and visual materials, including PowerPoint presentations, CAD plans, profiles, cross sections, hydraulic modeling outputs, GIS exhibits, and project schedules.The candidates will manage consultant task assignments and contract related coordination, track progress and milestones, and review deliverables submitted by design consultants to ensure technical quality, consistency, and timely completion. They will also engage in and present at meetings with sponsor agencies, stakeholders, and design consultants.Lastly, where applicable, the candidates will also aid in research and development efforts for the advancing and adoption of new technologies in infrastructure projects.Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports, graphics, maps, and presentations for agency review and decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD and Primavera P6, and ESRI ArcGIS Pro or similar GIS platforms.
• Knowledge of the operations, design, and construction of NYC’s Infrastructure system.
• Knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods.
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred).
• Valid driver's license (Optional).
• Personal vehicle (Optional).

All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate in 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.Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, 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.55a Program: 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.Public Service Loan Forgiveness: 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.Residency Requirement: New York City Residency is not required for this position.Additional Information: 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.Key skills/competency

• Project Scope Development
• Civil Engineering
• Preliminary Design Analysis
• Drainage Planning
• Hydraulic Modeling
• GIS
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Report Preparation
• Consultant Management
• Infrastructure Projects