STAFF ENGINEERS (CIVIL/MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/ENVIORNMENTAL)
NOTE: All applicants must be current City of New York employees serving in a permanent Civil Service title of either Civil Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer, or Electrical Engineer, or Environmental Engineer.
To be considered for this position, PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR CURRENT PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE on your resume and cover letter.
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) provides technical competency in the evaluation of claims pending in the Bureau of Law and Adjustment (BLA) involving construction, construction services, and property damage to ensure the fair and just resolution of claims and lawsuits involving the City. BOE also enables the timely and just administration of City contracts. BOE’s technical analysis and recommendations are core to the Bureaus’ mission to ensure the fair and just resolution of claims while protecting the fiscal interest of the city.
Reporting to senior staff and working in tandem with Senior Engineers, the Staff Engineers will be responsible for 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:
Investigate and analyze construction contract claims and disputes of low to medium complexity and assist senior staff with more complex cases.
Undertake research, inquiries, inspections, cost estimating, contract interpretation, and delay and impact studies as directed.
Prepare comprehensive reports that address entitlement and damage and provide settlement recommendations for supervisor's review.
Assist with the research and evaluation of contract and engineering matters of a complex or highly technical nature.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must be current City of New York employees serving in a permanent Civil Service title of either Civil Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer, or Electrical Engineer, or Environmental Engineer.
To be considered for this position, PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR CURRENT PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE on your resume and cover letter.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil 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 master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1” above.
Skills
Self-motivated problem solver with strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to analyze information, exercise independent judgment and reach sound conclusions supported by facts and reasonable assumptions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent writing skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Experience with scheduling and cost estimating desired.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a 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.
Requirement
New York City 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 , , , , , , , , , veteran status, , or .
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