Job Description

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Shift/ Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the Promotional List (Exam #1506), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #1122) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already 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 Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering Unit seeks a Senior Design Reviewer (Mechanical) experienced in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection and energy conservation. Reporting to the Director and Deputy Directors of the Engineering Unit, the selected candidate will be responsible for project scope development; existing conditions surveys and forensic analysis; the review of design and construction documents prepared by consultants; the preparation and review of

documents and construction administration for in-house design projects; coordinating design reviews with architectural and engineering staff; and providing technical analysis of project design quality issues. The selected candidate must be thoroughly knowledgeable of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies,

and the latest technologies and innovations in the field. The selected candidate will interface with sponsors, consultants, contractors, project managers, and other technical staff.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

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.

55-a 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.

Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in mechanical 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 mechanical 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 mechanical 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.