Civil Engineer

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The selected candidate will be working as a Civil Engineer for DEP’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) within the Division of Engineering, Connections, and Permitting's Drilling Unit. Drilling Unit evaluates civil engineering plans with a potential impact on the New York City water supply including critical infrastructure and sewer systems. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising and reviewing, analyzing, and approving extremely complex designs of the proposed geothermal and excavation plans to ensure compliance with DEP rules and standards and engineering practices. The Plan Review group ensures that a network of city infrastructure vital to the continued operation is protected and that service interruption is minimized. The review of these submittals is necessary to determine the impact on NYC water and sewer facilities, as well to ensure the proposed facilities will not have an adverse impact on the DEP Critical Infrastructure.

Duties will include:

• Assisting in reviewing and/or possibly spearheading any modifications to the standards, specification and guidelines for Drilling and Geothermal related projects, and therefore should have an in-depth knowledge or willingness to learn all regulatory and relevant standards.
• Independently utilizing the drilling and excavation rule, DEP, and other standards within a duly specified period as per proper guidelines; to analyze plans submitted to the Plan Review unit. This analysis concerns the impact on the NYC critical infrastructure such as the water tunnels, and water supply facilities.
• Under supervision of EIC/Chief, reviewing extremely complex Drilling applications, and ensuring that the engineering design meets NYCDEP standard requirements.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records of reports, using a computer or other automated office system;
• Attending meetings, preparing presentations, response letters, etc. Maintaining office records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and inspection data.
• Engaging in research of existing water and sewer records, investigation, or studies to determine the extent of critical infrastructure within the review area.
• Coordinating verbally via phone and in-person communication to explain the Drilling and Excavation Rule and Plan Review standards and submission deficiencies to applicants.

Some periodic duties may include:

• Preparing monthly and/or quarterly job status reports
• Planning, assigning and reviewing the work of subordinates, and preparing progress reports
• Representing the Division in meetings with various City and State agencies, private developers, and their respective consulting engineers/architects.

Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For additional information about DEP, visit www.nyc.gov/dep Recruitment Contact: recruit@dep.nyc.gov DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and (2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.

Special Note: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Preferred Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position