What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineers (Levels B & C) position at NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)?
Build your career while building NYC Public schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation!
The SCA’s Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for development of scope, design, and construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease conversions and renovation work of existing schools for New York City’s approximately 1.1 million students. Our projects are intentionally and thoughtfully designed; positive impact design is at the forefront of all our projects.
Our In-House studio is a multidisciplinary practice that is responsible for designing some of the largest and most complex schools in our 1,500 school portfolio as well as renovation work to existing schools. Our other two studios manage external consultants from design inception to completion. Our three studios are comprised of talented architects and engineers who are driven to deliver high quality custom designed, sustainable, and resilient public schools.
Come and join our continuing journey towards design excellence in the K-12 education sector. Be impactful!
Job Description Summary
The Studio is looking for plumbing, mechanical and electrical engineers with experience in the design of related systems of buildings.
The Engineer - Level B or C, with Level C being the highest title, reports to a Managing Engineer or Managing Architect, or a higher assignment level Engineer or Architect and is responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed, to achieve the objectives of the Authority
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
Baccalaureate Degree at all levels plus:
Level B requires: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer and three years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader
Level C requires: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer and six years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; three years must be as a project engineer; project, team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility.
Current New York State Professional Engineer license must be maintained for the duration of employment for all levels.
POSTING CLOSING DATE: 02/28/2026
Incumbent Rate: $111,900.00 - $151,643.00
Incumbent Rate: $118,051.00 - $166,781.00
Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate or step.
Education
Baccalaureate
Certifications (if Required)
Professional Engineer - NYS Department of Education
Work Experience
Three years of full-time paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project, team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility. Selective Certification for Special Experience. Electrical: three years of full time paid post-licensure experience in electrical work as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility; a minimum of seven years total experience specializing in electrical work. This can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work as long as the post-licensure experience requirement is met. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: three years of full time paid post-licensure experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility; a minimum of seven years total experience specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work. This can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work as long as the post-licensure experience requirement is met. Plumbing and Drainage: three years of full time paid post-licensure experience in plumbing and drainage work as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility; a minimum of seven years total experience specializing in plumbing and drainage work. This can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work as long as the post-licensure experience requirement is met. Structural: three years of full time paid post-licensure experience in structural work as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility; a minimum of seven years total experience specializing in structural work. This can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work as long as the post-licensure experience requirement is met. Inspection: three years of full time paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project leader with inspection or observation duties regarding code compliance of critical areas of construction; or a comparable level of responsibility.
It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits Including
The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
The SCA’s Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for development of scope, design, and construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease conversions and renovation work of existing schools for New York City’s approximately 1.1 million students. Our projects are intentionally and thoughtfully designed; positive impact design is at the forefront of all our projects.
Our In-House studio is a multidisciplinary practice that is responsible for designing some of the largest and most complex schools in our 1,500 school portfolio as well as renovation work to existing schools. Our other two studios manage external consultants from design inception to completion. Our three studios are comprised of talented architects and engineers who are driven to deliver high quality custom designed, sustainable, and resilient public schools.
Come and join our continuing journey towards design excellence in the K-12 education sector. Be impactful!
Job Description Summary
The Studio is looking for plumbing, mechanical and electrical engineers with experience in the design of related systems of buildings.
The Engineer - Level B or C, with Level C being the highest title, reports to a Managing Engineer or Managing Architect, or a higher assignment level Engineer or Architect and is responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed, to achieve the objectives of the Authority
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed.
- Provide overall coordination for design projects.
- Perform and/or supervises the preparation of scope, pre-schematic, schematic, preliminary and construction documents including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
- Work with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors, and various government agencies.
- May function as a project leader reporting to an Engineer/Architect B or Engineer/Architect C, Managing Architect, Managing Engineer, or Director to plan and coordinate work with other Engineers and Architects.
- May direct Associate (non-licensed) Engineers/Architects and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, and/or Technical Inspectors working on several less complex design and construction projects, such as new schools, modernizations, additions, leased space, and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
- Engineer B may supervise lower-level Architects and Engineers, Technical Inspectors, Quality Assurance Specialists, Associate Architects and Associate Engineers, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians.
- Work on several more complex design projects such as large primary schools, small intermediate schools, special types of buildings (e.g., special education schools), full modernizations, large additions, and specialized and/or numerous CIP projects.
- May chair or participate in department seminars and workshops.
- Provides mentoring for professional development of lower level employees.
- Trains new SCA employees and contingent staff
- Performs the duties of Architect - A when necessary.
- Performs related duties, as assigned.
- Engineer - C is responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed, and manages team members and/or contractors on projects to achieve the objectives of the Authority.
- Works as a project leader on multiple, complex construction projects and major design and exploration programs to plan, assign, direct, manage, and supervise the work of stakeholders such as Engineers, Architects, Quality Assurance Specialists, Technical Inspectors, Associate Engineers, Associate Architects, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, resolving any problems that occur.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ensures compliance to codes, standards, and that the project is completed on schedule.
- Performs design review of work prepared by other engineers/architects.
- Assists in preparing new design standards and procedures.
- May be required to sign, seal and file engineering drawings.
- May perform duties of Engineer - B and/or Engineer - A.
- Performs related duties, as assigned.
Baccalaureate Degree at all levels plus:
Level B requires: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer and three years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader
Level C requires: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer and six years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; three years must be as a project engineer; project, team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility.
Current New York State Professional Engineer license must be maintained for the duration of employment for all levels.
POSTING CLOSING DATE: 02/28/2026
- Civil Service Classification: Competitive
- Level – B
Incumbent Rate: $111,900.00 - $151,643.00
- Level – C
Incumbent Rate: $118,051.00 - $166,781.00
Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate or step.
Education
Baccalaureate
Certifications (if Required)
Professional Engineer - NYS Department of Education
Work Experience
Three years of full-time paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project, team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility. Selective Certification for Special Experience. Electrical: three years of full time paid post-licensure experience in electrical work as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility; a minimum of seven years total experience specializing in electrical work. This can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work as long as the post-licensure experience requirement is met. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: three years of full time paid post-licensure experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility; a minimum of seven years total experience specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work. This can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work as long as the post-licensure experience requirement is met. Plumbing and Drainage: three years of full time paid post-licensure experience in plumbing and drainage work as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility; a minimum of seven years total experience specializing in plumbing and drainage work. This can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work as long as the post-licensure experience requirement is met. Structural: three years of full time paid post-licensure experience in structural work as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility; a minimum of seven years total experience specializing in structural work. This can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work as long as the post-licensure experience requirement is met. Inspection: three years of full time paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project leader with inspection or observation duties regarding code compliance of critical areas of construction; or a comparable level of responsibility.
It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits Including
- Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
- Prescription Drug Options
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
- Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
- Transit Check Program
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
Salary : $97,304 - $166,781