What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer-In-Charge position at New York City Department of Transportation?
This position is for Engineer-In-Charge serving in the Fabrication Engineering Unit within Quality Assurance/Bureau of Engineering Review and Support. Under general supervision, performs responsible and difficult civil engineering work. This position will be responsible for monitoring off-site inspection for the acceptance and verification during the fabrication of Structural Steel and Prestressed/Precast Concrete bridge components. Duties include the oversight of inspection agencies during their inspection assignments, the review of shop drawings, design drawings, weld procedure specifications, fabrication and repair procedures and evaluating Non-Destructive Testing Procedures along with their results. Working with the AWS Structural Steel and Bridge Welding Code, the NYSSCM, the NYSPCCM, ASME and ASTM is required. Performs all other related engineering duties. Traveling to the fabrication plants located in the various part of the US and Canada is required in the performance of these duties. Supervision of staff including but not limited too Civil Engineer I, Assistant Civil Engineer, Associate Project Manager, and Construction Project Manager will be required. Communication and writing skills in the English language is required.
THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK UP TO 2 DAYS PER WEEK, PURSUANT TO THE REMOTE WORK PILOT PROGRAM AGREED TO BETWEEN THE CITY AND DC37.
(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.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. A successful candidate will likely have experience monitoring and directing off-site, in-process fabrication inspection on large bridge construction projects.
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City Residency is not required for this position
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.
