Civil Engineer (Level A/B/C)

About the Role

The Engineer - Level A, B or C is a registered Professional Engineer reporting to a Managing Engineer, Managing Architect, or higher-level Engineer or Architect. This role performs work in a variety of assignments and technical roles to achieve the objectives of the Authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer – A

• Perform civil engineering design and field inspection work across a variety of assignments and technical roles.

• Gather, review, and survey data to identify site and utility features for the design process.

• Prepare geotechnical testing guidelines and conduct percolation tests.

• Design stormwater management systems in compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) regulations and prepare supporting documentation for permitting.

• Coordinate and implement best management practices for stormwater control.

• Design and prepare applicable DEP applications, including site connection, cross-connection, and SWPPP submissions.

• Inspect premises, witness soil testing, evaluate water infiltration through foundation walls, and prepare detailed reports.

• Review prior plans, drawings, and specifications related to construction, demolition, or structural alterations for compliance with SWPPP requirements, local laws, rules, and regulations.

• Review and contribute to both rehabilitation and new building design projects.

• Prepare and/or supervise the development of scope documents, pre-schematic and schematic designs, preliminary studies, construction documents, reports, plans, and specifications.

• Collaborate with technical, professional, managerial, and support staff, as well as consultants, contractors, vendors, and government agencies.

• Serve as project lead on select, less complex design and construction projects (e.g., school modernizations, additions, leased spaces, CIP projects).

• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings, and conduct design reviews for rehabilitation and new construction work.

• Maintain and expand knowledge of architectural and engineering principles.

• Sign, seal, and file engineering drawings as required.

• Engineer – B

• May perform the duties of Engineer A.

• Conduct QA/QC reviews of all SWPPP plans and applications for quality, accuracy, and compliance with DEP requirements.

• Provide direction to lower-level Architects and Engineers, Technical Inspectors, Quality Assurance Specialists, Associate Architects and Engineers, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians.

• Work on complex design projects (e.g., large primary schools, small intermediate schools, specialized facilities, full modernizations, major additions, multiple or specialized CIP projects).

• Serve as a discipline and design leader, supporting training and development of staff within the civil engineering discipline.

• Chair or participate in departmental seminars and workshops, and mentor junior staff.

• Train new SCA employees, contingent staff, and external design consultants on SCA standards and procedures.

• Coordinate the work of consulting firms, individual consultants, and contingent staff, and conduct design reviews of documents prepared by outside consultants.

• Engineer – C

• Responsible for performing work across a broad range of assignments and technical roles, while managing team members and/or contractors to achieve the Authority’s objectives.

• May perform the duties outlined for Engineer A and Engineer B.

• Serve as project leader on multiple, complex construction projects and major design and exploration programs.

• Plan, assign, direct, manage, and supervise the work of stakeholders, proactively resolving issues.

• Manage several projects concurrently.

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards and maintain project schedules.

• Conduct design reviews of work prepared by other engineers and architects.

• Assist in the development of new design standards and procedures.

• Coordinate the work of consulting firms, individual consultants, and contingent staff as required.

• Sign, seal, and file engineering drawings when necessary.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge in design and implementation of the New York City permitting process.
• Knowledge of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) design and approval process to address state and local regulations regarding management of stormwater runoff.
• Ability to assist mitigating water infiltration into existing buildings.
• Knowledge and ability to assist with the scoping and design of building envelopes.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree
• Level A:
• A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer.
• Level B:
• A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer.
• Three years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer.
• Two years must be as a project engineer, project team, or squad leader.
• Level C:
• A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer.
• Six years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer.
• Three years must be as a project engineer, project, team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility.
• Certifications:
• Professional Engineer - NYS Department of Education.
• Selective Certification for Special Experience (minimum four years experience in one of the following):
• Electrical
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
• Plumbing and Drainage
• Structural

(This experience can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work; post-licensure work is not required for these specializations).