Position Title: Senior Engineer - Mechanical

Grade/Classification: 7 (D1) – Manager or Equivalent

Salary Range: $117,141 - $143,176

Bargaining Unit: CSEA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Albany, NY

Last Revised: August 14, 2023

Primary Purpose

The Senior Engineer oversees and/or performs highly technical functions, including engineering, materials testing, design review and monitoring of the quality of construction performed by architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors on a variety of DASNY projects.

Essential Functions

• Assign, manage, and prioritize workload and allocate work among staff.
• Manage the project development during the pre-design and design phases, including:
  • Meeting with clients and consultants and providing assistance in defining project scope, schedule and budget.
  • Reviewing and approving the technical approach and construction documents during each phase of design.
  • Managing all aspects of consultant contracts including review and approval of consultant requests for payment, amendments, and extensions of schedule and contract closeout.
• Manage and review consultant engineering design work.
• Perform independent, in-depth investigations of specific problems including engineering analysis and recommendations.
• Coordinate material testing project activities, including consultant selection, the issuance of work authorizations, the verification of laboratory certifications and equipment, and review and payment of invoices.
• Consult with regulatory agencies regarding interpretations and applications.
• Ensure compliance with New York City Building Code Controlled Inspection requirements and New York State Building Code Special Inspection requirements.
• Review highly technical designs, plans, specifications, addenda and change orders.
• Review highly technical architectural/engineering reports and studies.
• Assist in the preparation of internal design work and design modifications and seal construction documents of internal design work as required.
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations to unit staff, Project Management staff and client representatives.
• Monitor unit correspondence, design reviews, trip reports and feasibility studies. Resolve any issues identified in these reports.
• Meet with consultants to review and assist them in their submissions.
• Coordinate with Construction project management to resolve project and/or program issues.
• Assist in the development, compilation and distribution of technical data.
• Monitor schedule for construction site visit activities.
• Assist in the resolution/settlement of technical disputes/differences or claims as needed.
• Develop and monitor performance measures and unit goals and objectives.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate employees.
• Develop, document and implement policies and procedures.
• Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same.
• Undertake special assignments as directed.
• Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
• Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).

Supervision

Supervision of employees is required. 

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

Weekly travel is required, ranging from one to three days per week depending on workload, using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Requires exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and other work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.) of a construction site. Requires time-pressured decision-making. Must be able to work overtime or extended work hours as needed.

Work Environment

Official station is a standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, printer, copier, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, telephone, fax machine, shredder, scanner. Requires the use of field equipment to conduct site visit observations and associated testing.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; minimum seven years’ relevant engineering experience with building and/or facilities construction. Associates degree may be substituted with at least ten years relevant experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, plus seven years relevant post-license experience, including four years experience supervising and evaluating professional staff. Management experience. Must be licensed and registered in NYS as a Professional Engineer. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of the design and construction of educational, hospital and courthouse facilities. Experience with JD Edwards and Contract Manager.

Essential Skills

• High degree of technical proficiency and expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant code requirements and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of management principles.
• Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.

Benefits information:

DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

• Choice of several health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• 13 vacation days per year
• 13 sick days per year
•  5 days of personal leave per year
• 12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities

We offer additional benefits, which includes:

• Telecommuting Work Plan - Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The days designated as telecommute days must be consistent with operational needs as determined by DASNY division, department and/or unit management. Employees may only telecommute on up to four (4) workdays per pay period and shall be limited to no more than two (2) contiguous telecommute workdays. Eligibility applies after 3 months of employment.
• Limited Work from Home (LWFH) – additional telecommute days according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.
• DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the Studentaid.gov website.