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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 storm water, 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.
The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.
Our In-House Design (IHD) directorate provides design and engineering services to meet operations' needs in a manner consistent with BEDC's core values of safety, schedule, quality, and customer service. IHD supports projects from the business case through preliminary design, design, procurement construction, and finally with the turnover to operations. IHD's Design Services division includes Architectural, Site Civil, Structural, Process Mechanical/HVAC, Water Tunnel Mechanical Systems, and Electrical discipline sections. Each design section prepares design and construction documents including engineering plans and specifications for the construction of water supply, sewer, and wastewater treatment infrastructure. IHD projects are typically of the highest priority for the Agency. IHD's Engineering Services includes the Quality Assurance, Laboratory Services, Specifications/Standard Operating Procedures, Sustainability, and BIM/CADD sections. The Engineering Services division focuses on project's sustainability, resiliency, laboratory material testing, quality reviews and inspections, standardization of documents, project delivery standards and uses current BIM/CADD technology to streamline engineering design processes.
The Tunnel Mechanical Section is responsible for creating sustainable mechanical engineering designs for capital improvement projects that, in conjunction with other engineering disciplines, develop and shape DEP's public infrastructure, and assist in the continued operation and maintenance of exemplary water supply and treatment systems to protect New York City's public environment. The Tunnel Mechanical Section is focused on large capital projects associated with the City Water Tunnels and other major water supply infrastructure.
BEDC seeks to hire an Assistant Mechanical Engineer for IHD's Tunnel Mechanical Systems Section, located in our Lefrak Office in Queens, NY. The IHD Tunnel Mechanical Systems Section is responsible for the design of systems associated with large water tunnel and distribution infrastructure, and other major capital projects for the agency. Under supervision of a Design Lead or Design Engineer, the selected candidate will perform mechanical engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in the delivery of capital projects through the design phase with the preparation of engineering documents for mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, large valves and other major equipment needed within City Water Tunnel infrastructure and other miscellaneous facilities. The selected candidate may also perform work in the construction phase of projects. Duties may include preparation of drawings, specifications, design calculations, and estimates for mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and equipment such as large valves, piping, pumps, heating, and ventilation equipment. Duties may also include developing and conducting field and shop testing of equipment as needed. In addition, the candidate may engage in research, investigations, studies, or examinations related to engineering functions such as operation, maintenance, repair and alterations of equipment. Other duties may include review of construction plans and participation in the inspection of the mechanical systems during construction, demolition or alterations to ensure compliance with the provisions of law, rules or regulations. The selected candidate may also review designs prepared by outsourced engineering firms for the same types of facilities.
Only those applicants with permanent Civil Service status as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.
PREFERRED SKILLS- Ability to layout and prepare details for contract bid drawings using AutoCAD and/or working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Autodesk Revit MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to prepare contract specifications and technical reports
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
Only those applicants with permanent Civil Service status as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.
DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.
This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.
We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.
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Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering and one year of Full time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering.
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.
