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Assistant Civil Engineer

Lensa
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2026 CLOSED ON 2/23/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Civil Engineer position at Lensa?

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Job Description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100-million-gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are the operation, maintenance and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City’s water or sewer systems.

The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations seeks to hire an Assistant Civil Engineer to join our Construction Management – Inspections team in order to ensure that NYC’s water and sewer systems are functioning properly and in compliance with NYC rules and regulations.

Under Direct Supervision And With Limited Latitude For Independent Judgment, The Selected Candidate Will Perform Engineering Work Of Moderate Difficulty And Responsibility, Including But Not Limited To The Following

  • Developing a thorough understanding of all application and permit procedures related to water and sewer connections, including knowledge of Site/House Connection Proposal Forms and Plans for sewer connections.
  • Conducting inspections to ensure that construction work, materials, and work performed by licensed plumbers or contractors comply fully with current DEP standards and specifications.
  • Maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and site visits; documenting findings objectively and comprehensively to support sound engineering conclusions.
  • Participating in professional meetings with Design Engineers, Professional Engineers, Licensed Plumbers, and Contractors, as well as internal unit staff, to discuss project progress, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Engaging in engineering studies, investigations, and examinations relevant to the operations of the Inspection Unit.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Qualifications

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

Salary Min: $ 66,330.00

Salary Max: $ 76,279.00

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $66,330 - $76,279

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