Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Important: To be considered for an interview for this position all candidates must be serving Permanent in the Civil Engineer Civil Service title. 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 Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA), within the Bureau of Sustainability, is responsible for implementation of the Unified Stormwater Rule through its Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Permitting Unit. The Unified Stormwater Rule requires stormwater management for construction on public and private properties to help protect City infrastructure from polluted stormwater runoff generated from construction activities, to reduce or slow down stormwater entering sewers during wet weather, and to help improve the quality of NYC's waterways. The Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Permitting Unit in BEPA reviews Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans in support of Unified Stormwater Rule compliance, issues Stormwater Construction Permits, and sees sites through the Notice of Termination and Maintenance Permit closeout process. The unit also tracks permitting metrics, identifies opportunities for process improvements, engages with developers, engineering and architectural industry representatives and other agencies implementing capital projects subject to compliance, and tracks compliance with water quality objectives under CSO and MS4 mandates. Improving permitting review timelines, while also ensuring compliance with stormwater regulations, is a high priority for DEP. DEP is seeking a Civil Engineer 2 to serve as a Project Engineer for the permitting unit at our headquarters in Queens, NY. Under general supervision, with some latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, the selected candidate will be responsible for supervising reviews of SWPPPs, reviewing SWPPPs submitted for more complex development projects, supervising projects going through the permit closeout process and supervising and completing inspections. Tasks include: performing mathematical calculations, working with minimal supervision supervising intern and assistant level civil engineers and project managers and associate project managers, providing direction and engineering oversight for review of stormwater pollution prevention plans and coordinates and oversees field inspection staff for implementation and enforcement of stormwater pollution prevention plans, checking and oversee the checking of as-built plans submitted by applicants to show conformance with rules, participating in field survey operations by acting as instrument person, rodman, chainman or, when necessary, as chief of party on routine surveys to determine if stormwater management practices are constructed in accordance with approved plans, inspecting premises, witnessing soil testing and the construction, demolition or alteration of structures for compliance with the provisions of law, rule, or regulation, reviewing maps, plans, drawings, and specifications for the construction, demolition or alteration of structures in connection with the issuance of pertinent New York City Stormwater Construction Permit and Stormwater Maintenance Permit and compliance with the provision of law, rule, or regulation, preparing associated reports and correspondence and maintaining records; performing related work.

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

At the time of appointment to certain positions, candidates may be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. If required, employees must maintain this license for the duration of employment. Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to read and understand construction drawings. Good understanding of hydrology and hydraulics. Experience using TR55, HEC, Hydro CAD or other hydrology/hydraulics software. Ability to work well with other staff and the public.

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

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.