Review Engineer

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 6000 employees. DEPs water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

New York City has approximately 140000 catch basins 114000 hydrants 90000 valves 14 gatehouses 3 reservoirs 68 groundwater wells a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protections Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are: the operation maintenance and protection of the Citys drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Departments Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the Citys water or sewer systems.

The Bureau is also responsible for the operation of the Staten Island Bluebelt. This is an ecologically sound cost effective natural alternative to storm sewers which occupies approximately 15 square miles of land in the South Richmond area of Staten Island. This project preserves streams ponds and other wetland (bluebelt) areas allowing them to perform their natural function of conveying storing and filtering storm water. These areas also provide important community open spaces and a diverse wildlife habitat.

Plan Review is a unit within the Division of Connections and Permitting that evaluates civil engineering plans with a potential impact on the New York City water supply and sewer systems. For example Plan Review analyzes the proposals for the development of private water and sewer infrastructure large public and private development projects climate resiliency waterfront project new alternative energy projects and green infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing analyzing and approving the designs to ensure compliance with DEP standards and engineering practices. The Plan Review group ensures that a network of city infrastructure vital to the continued operation is protected and that service interruption is minimized.

The selected candidate will review complex engineering proposals for various types of projects submitted by different City and State Agencies Private Developer Transit/MTA Port Authority EDC etc. related to water and sewer facilities within the five boroughs of the City. Review of these submittals is necessary to determine the impact on NYC water and sewer facilities as well to ensure the proposed facilities will not have an adverse impact on the DEP Infrastructure. This position is also for to review the plans for new sewer and water main works to verify that the design of sewer and water main conform NYC DEP Sewer and Water Main Standards and Specification.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervising a staff of 46 engineers of varying levels of expertise.
Independently utilizes engineering construction DEP and other standards and practices related to structural geotechnical and hydraulic design to analyze complex design plans submitted to the agency. The review and analysis the group performs takes a look at the potential impact on the existing and proposed NYC sewer and water supply systems. For example we have reviewed the impact of critical NYC projects such as Second Avenue Subway Expansion Hudson River Gateway tunnel East Side Coastal Resiliency Willets Point Development etc.
The team interacts with various operational groups to ensure continued access and maintenance will be provided.
Engages in research of existing water and sewer drawings and design investigation or studies to determine the extent of sewer and water infrastructure within the review area. The team explores new methods of construction and design.
Coordinate and conduct meetings with the representatives from other City and State agencies as well as private developers and filing professionals.
Ensures that communications are tracked to ensure project milestones are met in a timely manner.
Present project findings risks and achievements to executive management.
Visit job sites and coordinate with inspectors on field changes or design changes.
Prepares written project reports and response letters.

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Qualifications :

(1) Four (4) years of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineers 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.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime