Engineer - C

Description

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

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

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance