Engineer - C

Description

• May assist in reviews completed by plan examiner, and take on special projects for the Chief plan examiner or Director.
• Issues written objections based on plan review to the design professionals (such as engineers and architects) and works with them to resolve the objections to obtain approval from the Division.
• May train newly assigned staff, as well as outside consultants, on SCA standards and procedures.
• May function as a project leader reporting to an Engineer/Architect B or Engineer/Architect C, Managing Architect, Managing Engineer, or Director to plan and coordinate work with other Engineers and Architects.
• Generates requirements for permits, close out and required inspections and may direct staff in the processing of documents, preparing reports, researching data and interpreting regulations.
• Performs design review of work prepared by other engineers/architects.
• Utilizes Bluebeam and One Drive application for examining marking up drawings and returning to applicant electronically.
• Reviews new building applications for constructions logistics, temporary egress, public protection and other NYC agency approvals.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously.
• Supervise the review of contractor’s submittals.
• Communicates with other stakeholders to coordinate work activities, including attending meetings and providing expert knowledge in building code.
• Represents the BCC Division as needed in meetings with in house staff as well as outside consulting firms to insure proper procedures are followed.
• Examines plans and applications for compliance submitted by applicant Architects and Engineers.
• May direct other internal stakeholders such as Engineers, Architects, Quality Assurance Specialists, Technical Inspectors, Associate Engineers and Associate Architects, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, works on multiple more complex design and construction projects such as new schools, modernizations, additions, leased spaces, and CIP projects.
• Ensures compliance to codes, standards, and that the project is completed on schedule.
• Provide overall coordination for in-house design projects.
• Researches solutions to building codes and zoning issues and creates reports.
• Perform review for either Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) or Line Projects.
• Utilizes the NYC DOB NOW system for approvals permits and inspections.
• May act as a team leader in a department to train and develop internal staff in a specific engineering discipline.
• Provides mentoring for professional development of junior level employees.
• Monitor the progress of the construction phase of the project.
• Prepare field reports.
• May direct Associate Engineers/Architects and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, and/or Technical Inspectors working on several less complex design and construction projects, such as new schools, modernizations, additions, leased space, and CIP projects.
• Design and review construction documents, per applicable construction codes, for Capital Improvement Projects.
• Works in the Building Code Compliance Division to ensure compliance with all building codes, zoning resolutions and applicable local laws.
• Signs and seals exhibits attesting to full code compliance of all documents.
• Conduct site observations.
• Works as a project leader on multiple, complex construction projects and major design and exploration programs to plan, assign, direct, manage, and supervise the work of stakeholders such as Engineers, Architects, Quality Assurance Specialists, Technical Inspectors, Associate Engineers, Associate Architects, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, resolving any problems that occur.
• May operate as a project leader on capital improvement projects.
• Perform and/or supervises the preparation of scope, pre-schematic, schematic, preliminary and construction documents including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Maintain and develops general understanding of architectural and engineering principles.
• Coordinate among the engineering disciplines and between drawings and specification, to ensure compliance with code and SCA standard.
• Perform design review of work for engineering portions of multiple projects.
• Perform design review of work prepared by other engineers/architects.
• Address RFI's, perform site visits to meet with stakeholders, and review shop drawings to ensure conformance with design.
• May be required to sign, seal and file engineering drawings.
• Interprets zoning and building codes and may review and resolve interpretation concerns.
• Assists in the Department of Buildings (DOB) Permits and DOB Job Close-Out phases by reviewing relevant documents and directing relevant personnel.
• Assists in preparing new design standards and procedures.
• Work with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors, and various government agencies.
• May coordinate the work of consulting firms and/or individual consultants on projects.
• May review zoning waiver requests and code reconsiderations and directs applicants in resolving highly complex zoning and code issues.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree + Six Years of post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer.
• NYS Professional Engineer License.
• Three years as a project engineer, project team leader, or comparable title.

Benefits

• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• Transit Check Program
• Prescription Drug Options
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Incumbent Rate: $118,051 - 166,781
• Appointment Rate: $102,653 - $145,027

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance