Queens, New York
New York Metropolitan Area
Largo, Maryland
Charlotte, North Carolina
Fort Defiance, Arizona
Posted: 08-Apr-25
Location: Queens, New York
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: R4080008
Engineers - Civil/Structural (In-House Design Studio)
Build your career while building NYC 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 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. 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!
We have excellent opportunities for Engineers who are responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed, to achieve the objectives of the Authority.
Responsibilities include:
Engineer – A: Perform civil engineering work in the field and office in a variety of assignments and technical roles. Gather, review and survey information and identify site features and utilities to be removed, design Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and prepare for the project and permit process. Prepare geotechnical tests guidelines and percolations tests. Coordinate and provide best storm water management practices. Design and prepare all applicable DEP applications. Inspect premises, witness soil testing, water infiltration issues through foundation walls, and prepare reports. Review maps, plans drawings, and specifications for the construction, demolition or alterations of structures. Review design projects, both Rehabilitation and New Building Projects. Perform and/or supervises the preparation of scope, pre-schematic, schematic, preliminary and construction documents. Review contractor’s submittals and shop drawings, design review of work, rehabilitation and new building projects. May be required to sign, seal and file engineering drawings.
Engineer – B: Will perform QA/QC reviews of all SWPPP plans and application to ensure quality and compliance with DEP’s requirements. May direct 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, full modernizations, large additions, and specialized and/or numerous CIP projects. Train new SCA employees and contingent staff, as well as outside design consultants, on SCA standards and procedures. May coordinate the work of consulting firms and/or individual consultants and contingent staff on projects and does design review of outside consultants.
Engineer – C: 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. Work 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. Manage multiple projects at the same time. Assists in preparing new design standards and procedures. May coordinate the work of consulting firms and/or individual consultants and contingent staff on projects. May be required to sign, seal and file engineering drawings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree plus;
Level A requires: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer.
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.
Salary dependent upon experience:
Level – A: $80,691.00 - $125,803.00
Level – B: $94,242.00 - $146,870.00
Level – C: $99,422.00 - $161,531.00
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; retirement savings plans including pension, 401K, 457 and IRA options and generous paid time off are just a sample of our benefits.
We offer excellent benefits including: Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available), prescription and vision coverage, retirement savings plans including pension, 401K, 457 and IRA options, transit check program, public loan forgiveness program and generous paid time off (PTO) are just a sample of our benefits.
New York City School Construction Authority is an equal opportunity employer.