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Staff Engineer

City of New York
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Company Description

Job Description

The New York City Comptroller's Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller's office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

The Bureau of Engineering (BOE) investigates construction and construction related disputes and claims for and against the City of New York, and in collaboration with the Office of the General Counsel, adjudicates and negotiates fair and reasonable outcomes that are in the best interest of the City. BOE also provides technical expertise and assistance to the Office of the Comptroller in support of its oversight of City Agencies.

The Staff Engineer will be responsible for the support of the investigation and analysis of construction contract claims and disputes, and other engineering work assigned to them.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Provide engineering and technical support for the investigation and analysis of construction contract claims and disputes of various complexity.

- Collects and completes a thorough review and evaluation of data relevant to the assigned claim or engineering task.

- Under direction, prepare comprehensive reports that address damages and liabilities, and provide recommendations for supervisor's consideration.

- Lead the research and evaluation of contract and engineering matters of a low to medium complexity.

- Perform other related duties, as assigned.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

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.

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