Project Engineer - job 2 of 4

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Facility Engineering, performs responsible and difficult marine project work on various waterfront facilities and structures such as ferry landings and racks, piers, bulkheads, seawalls, heavy marine foundations, marinas, and other coastal structures for the Staten Island Ferry. Provides engineering expertise and services to include preliminary/final design and review, new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs of infrastructure. Performs related work.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: Serve as project manager on small to large scale, complex, waterfront, marine structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering projects, and programs, in all phases of engineering design and construction including field investigations, preliminary designs, regulatory approvals, final design, development of contract documents, and construction administration. Plan, assign and review the work of consultants. Manage consultant and construction projects and contracts, ensuring design and construction projects remain on schedule and within budget. Develop project scope of work and structural design criteria; lead design projects; conduct field inspections, conditions surveys, assessments, background research, and feasibility studies; evaluate field conditions and structural and system deficiencies; estimate remaining useful design life of structures and systems; prepare engineering reports; develop creative design solutions; prepare task orders, work assignments, requests for proposals/bids, contracts, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for new facilities and for the repair of existing structures and systems; review consultant and contractor submittals; and ensure that consultant designs and contractor work conform to the scope of work, codes and DOT standards. Provide detailed reports and presentations on the procurement, progress, budget, and schedules of projects. Coordinate project-specific interagency issues, such as procurements, permits, filings and approvals. Conduct field inspections before and during design and construction, through turnover. Perform Resident Engineer and Inspection (REI) services on small to medium scale projects. Provide engineering assessments, opinions and services, as requested. Actively participate in the training and development of junior staff. Serve as the agency's liaison and expert on waterfront structural design and construction.

PREFERRED SKILLS
1. A valid New York State Professional Engineer (PE) License.
2. Experience, education or both in either one or more of the following specialties: Marine (Civil) Engineering, Port or Coastal Engineering, Offshore Structures, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Construction Engineering/Construction Management of these specialties.
3. Expert knowledge of design codes and technical standards; knowledgeable in principles of design as related to the design of marine structures and systems.
4. Experience in contract management and cost estimating.
5. Well-developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision-making, time management, and verbal/written communication skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
*** IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, OR HAVE PROOF OF FILING FOR
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 4039***

TWIC REQUIREMENT: Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC. The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

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.



TO APPLY:

*** IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, OR HAVE PROOF OF FILING FOR
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 4039***

For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID Number: 709779.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 20315

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in electrical 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 electrical 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 electrical engineering experience required in “1" above.

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.