Design Services During Construction (DSDC) Engineer - NYC

Our New York City office has an exciting opportunity for a Design Services During Construction (DSDC) Engineer  with experience in construction of complex water and wastewaterinfrastructure and facilities.  Candidate will work closely with the other members of the project team, including the Owner,  contractors, and design engineers to ensure the successful delivery of projects. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who enjoys the variety of opportunities available in engineering and construction consulting. Positive client interaction and an understanding of construction are essential to candidate success. 

The  DSDC Engineer  provides technical support , ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and permits. The DSDC Engineer will review and provide input on submittals, RFIs, and change orders – through coordination with the design team.The role leverages growing expertise to apply established techniques or approaches and makes decisions within assigned scope of responsibility, sometimes taking on a supporting coordination role within the team. Work is performed under general supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. 

Responsibilities   

• Utilize and support effective use of construction information management systems.  
• Provide technical support for commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems, equipment, or facilities to support operational readiness and compliance.  
• Support records documentation processes to ensure project, permit, and contract close-out documentation is accurate and complete.  
• Review design and bidding documents and provide recommendations to support constructability and reduce project risk.  
• Participate in project risk assessments and support execution of mitigation strategies to improve project delivery outcomes. 
• Support oversight of construction activities to eEnsure compliance with plans, specifications, codes, standards, and permit requirements. 
• Review and provide input on change orders, invoices, and payment applications, including coordination with the Owner, and support verification of pay quantities.  
• Maintain accurate records related to base work, contingency, and field changes and support record audits.  
• Support auditing of records related to base work, contingency usage, and field changes to ensure traceability and compliance.  
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to support resolution of field issues with clients, contractors, designers, and regulatory agencies. Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 
• Review construction work progress daily and report observed issues or deviations.  
• Prepare and review documentation and reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, construction activities, daily progress photos, and monthly progress reports in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 

Mentorship  

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.  

Skills and Competencies 

• Solid knowledge of building products, construction details, relevant rules and regulations, local and national building codes, and quality standards.  
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans, drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.  
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills when working with multidisciplinary teams, including clients and fellow staff members.  
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safety requirements and compliance expectations.  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills applied to daily execution of assigned responsibilities while coordinating with engineering, field management, and building trade staff.  
• Ability to walk around construction sites of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting construction activities. 

Experience  

• Typically, a minimum of 2 years of work experience in resident engineering or related field. 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prefer 4  years of work experience in design services during construction, construction management, resident engineering,  or related field. 
• Proficiency in construction management and project management techniques and practices.
• Implement change management processes and communicate changes effectively

Education 

• A degree in engineering or construction management or related field, or equivalent experience is required.  

Preferred Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or construction management or related field is preferred
• PE in New York or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.  

Location C: $102,000 - $140,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter. 

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits. 

About Brown and Caldwell  

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com 

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.  

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.   

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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Salary : $102,000 - $140,000