Civil Engineer, Construction Safety Job ID: 588996
NYC Department of Buildings
New York, NY
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on June 5, 2023
Job Description
The Construction Safety Engineering unit performs engineering work for enforcement for site safety, demolition, excavation, interior demolition, and scaffold safety projects. This includes response to incidents, construction failure investigations, plan examination of high-risk construction projects, and technical (engineering) assistance to construction safety inspection units and District Attorneys' offices.
This position performs highly difficult and technically complex civil engineering work pertaining to construction safety.
Under direction:
* Work independently to perform drawing & document review and field review of high risk construction projects throughout the 5 boroughs under the direction of the unit's team leadership.
* Perform audit reviews of support of excavation and foundations, interior demolition, and scaffolding document submissions.
* Meet with project consultants and owners representatives to review project status and compliance with the applicable construction codes including, but not limited to, the NYC Administrative and Building Codes.
* Issue Summonses to Registered Design Professionals and Special Inspectors as required for Construction Code compliance.
* Perform filed project drawing reviews for a wide variety of building projects and temporary construction equipment in paper and electronic formats.
* Perform forensic investigations and reviews of construction incidents including report and documentation.
* Support Assistant Commissioners and Borough Commissioners on technical matters.
* Represent the Department as an expert witness on technical and policy related matters in various legal proceedings.
* Participate in industry outreach meetings and presentations for industry awareness and feedback related to Engineering and Construction Safety Operations.
* Participate in code development and make recommendations for updating/ improving NYC regulatory oversight and Construction Codes.
* Coordinate with other federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
* Support and further the Agency's commitment to improving operations and implementation of technology based solutions.
This position performs highly difficult and technically complex civil engineering work pertaining to construction safety.
Under direction:
* Work independently to perform drawing & document review and field review of high risk construction projects throughout the 5 boroughs under the direction of the unit's team leadership.
* Perform audit reviews of support of excavation and foundations, interior demolition, and scaffolding document submissions.
* Meet with project consultants and owners representatives to review project status and compliance with the applicable construction codes including, but not limited to, the NYC Administrative and Building Codes.
* Issue Summonses to Registered Design Professionals and Special Inspectors as required for Construction Code compliance.
* Perform filed project drawing reviews for a wide variety of building projects and temporary construction equipment in paper and electronic formats.
* Perform forensic investigations and reviews of construction incidents including report and documentation.
* Support Assistant Commissioners and Borough Commissioners on technical matters.
* Represent the Department as an expert witness on technical and policy related matters in various legal proceedings.
* Participate in industry outreach meetings and presentations for industry awareness and feedback related to Engineering and Construction Safety Operations.
* Participate in code development and make recommendations for updating/ improving NYC regulatory oversight and Construction Codes.
* Coordinate with other federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
* Support and further the Agency's commitment to improving operations and implementation of technology based solutions.
Minimum Qual Requirements
(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 masters degree in civil 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 civil 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.
(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 civil 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 civil 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.
Preferred Skills
* Ability to function effectively as part of a team as well as independently
* Exceptional communication skills
* Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
* Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
* Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
* Exceptional communication skills
* Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
* Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
* Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency