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Engineer-In-Charge

DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Queens, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2028

Engineer-In-Charge

  • DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Posted On: 05/15/2026
  • Full-Time
Location
QUEENS
  • Exam May Be Required
Department
INFRA/CONST.MGMT4/BX N.QNS/S2

Salary Range:
83743 – 99528

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Job Description

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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the open-competitive lists (exam #3042 or exam #5058) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking an Engineer-in-Charge to join our Construction’s Bronx/North Queens – Section 2 team.

Successful candidate will report to a Deputy Director and will coordinating and supervising a team of Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Inspectors, and Junior Engineers and will be responsible for conducting constructability review meetings to minimize delays in construction; ensure project information is compiled accurately; generate project data to aid in the resolution of field problems;; and will provide information to the Design, Engineering Services’ Utility Coordination team, and Program Management Units during various stages of construction.

Additionally, the Engineer-In-Charge responsibilities will include inspecting contracted work to ensure compliance with Agency and City policies and standards; generating cost proposals and estimates to be used for contract price negotiations; evaluating and making recommendations on design and redesign modifications of engineering structures; and attend pre-alignment meetings.

Lastly, the candidate will serve as the Agency's on-site representative by meeting and coordinating with representatives from both the public and private sector to minimize disruption and construction impact on the community; and developing and training employees.

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: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

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.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 34202


Minimum Qualifications


1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
2. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree 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), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
3. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.

Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.

Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

5. For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.
6. For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.


Preferred Skills


Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1.Should have three years or more as Resident Engineer experience and knowledge of various types of capital construction and consultant contracts. 2.Possess construction experience related to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main) 3.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills 4.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD 5.Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards 6.Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices 7.Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred) 8.Valid driver's license (required) 9.Personal vehicle (preferred)

55a Program


This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness


As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement


New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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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Job ID
777845
Posted until
07/13/2026
Title code
34202
Civil service title
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Engineer-In-Charge
  • Experience Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
03
Number of positions
1
Work location
30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns
  • Category:
    Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Engineer-In-Charge

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