Design Engineer

Company Description

Job Description

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate on 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). Those interested in filing for the Assistant Civil Engineer open-competitive exam #7006, please visit to complete the application by September 11, 2026.


The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking Design Engineers to join various sections within the Design Unit - Various.

The successful candidates will report to an Engineer-In-Charge and will be responsible for preparing contract documents, specifications, and final estimates; conducting engineering investigations; and developing contract plans and working drawings.
Additionally, the candidates will conduct field surveys to assess current conditions, compile reports, participate in engineering reviews and studies, and design projects with minimal oversight.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at:

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.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

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.