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Engineer-In-Charge

City of New York
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/11/2026 CLOSED ON 6/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer-In-Charge position at City of New York?

Company Description

Job Description

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Hours: Full-time - 35 Hours

All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate in your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Civil Engineer or if you are on the DDC promotional list #4522 or open-competitive list #4030.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking an Engineer-In-Charge to join our Design Unit - Section 3A.

The successful candidate will report to a Deputy Director and will be responsible for the design of capital roadway, sewer, and water main projects and will supervise a staff of approximately 4 - 6 engineers and technicians, who will design sewers, water mains, and roadways.

The Engineer-In-Charge will oversee the design of all ancillary work; coordinate various stages of project development with interagency and private utility companies; review and produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications; engage in the review of consultant design drawings, studies, reports, and the management of consultant design contracts; generate updated comprehensive project reports, and contract documents; coordinate utility services when needed; prepare and review Critical Path Method (CPM) design schedules; and provide construction supports when needed.

Lastly, the candidate will assist the Director and Deputy Director in the preparation of consultant task orders and specific contract requirements; and participate in the technical consultant selection review committee.

Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field - Testing and OSHA 10-hour certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: ;br>
All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs / Explore Careers / City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer's 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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000

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