Engineer A/B/C (Electrical, HVAC, Structural) ...

Build your career while building NYC Public 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 approximately 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 as well as renovation work to existing schools. 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!Job Description SummaryThe Engineer - Level A, B or C reports to a Managing Engineer or Architect, or higher assignment level Engineer or Architect and is responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed, to achieve the objectives of the Authority.Job DescriptionResponsibilities include:Engineer - A•Responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed.•Provide overall coordination for in-house design projects.•Perform andor supervises the preparation of scope, pre-schematic, schematic, preliminary and construction documents including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.•Work with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors, and various government agencies.•May function as a project leader reporting to an EngineerArchitect B or EngineerArchitect C, Managing Architect, Managing Engineer, or Director to plan and coordinate work with other Engineers and Architects.•May direct Associate EngineersArchitects and ArchitecturalEngineering Technicians, andor Technical Inspectors working on several less complex design and construction projects, such as new schools, modernizations, additions, leased space, and CIP projects.•Perform design review of work prepared by other engineersarchitects.•Monitor the progress of the construction phase of the project.•Conduct site observations.•Prepare field reports.•Supervise the review of contractor's submittals.•Review reports.•Perform design review of work for engineering portions of multiple projects.•Perform review for either Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) or Line Projects.•Maintain and develops general understanding of architectural and engineering principles.•May be required to sign, seal and file engineering drawings.•Perform related duties, as assigned.Engineer - B•Engineer B may direct lower level Architects and Engineers, Technical Inspectors, Quality Assurance Specialists, Associate Architects and Associate Engineers, and ArchitecturalEngineering Technicians.•Work on several more complex design projects such as large primary schools, small intermediate schools, special types of buildings (e.g., special education schools), full modernizations, large additions, and specialized andor numerous CIP projects.•May act as a discipline leader in a department to train and develop internal staff in the architectural discipline.•May chair or participate in department seminars and workshops.•Provides mentoring for professional development of lower level employees.•Trains new SCA employees and contingent staff, as well as outside design consultants, on SCA standards and procedures.•May coordinate the work of consulting firms andor individual consultants and contingent staff on projects and does design review of outside consultants.•Performs related tasks.•Performs the duties of Architect - A when necessary.Engineer C•The Engineer - C is responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed, and manages team members andor contractors on projects to achieve the objectives of the Authority.•Works 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 ArchitecturalEngineering Technicians, resolving any problems that occur.•Manages multiple projects at the same time.•Ensures compliance to codes, standards, and that the project is completed on schedule.•Performs design review of work prepared by other engineersarchitects.•Assists in preparing new design standards and procedures.•May coordinate the work of consulting firms andor individual consultants and contingent staff on projects.•May be required to sign, seal and file engineering drawings.•May perform duties of Engineer - B or Engineer - A.•Performs related duties, as assigned.Minimum QualificationsLevel 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 leaderLevel 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.Current New York State Professional Engineer license must be maintained for the duration of employment for all levels.Minimum QualificationsLevel 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 leaderLevel 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.Current New York State Professional Engineer license must be maintained for the duration of employment for all levels.POSTING CLOSING DATE: 02192025Civil Service Classification: CompetitiveSalary dependent upon experience:Level - AAppointment Rate: $80,691.00 - $109,394.00Incumbent Rate: $92,795.00 - $125,803.00Level - BAppointment Rate: $94,242.00 - $127,713.00Incumbent Rate: $108,378.00 - $146,870.00Level CAppointment Rate: $99,422.00 - $140,462.00Incumbent Rate: $114,335.00 - $ $161,531.00Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate or step.EducationBaccalaureateCertifications (if required)Professional Engineer - NYS Department of EducationWork ExperienceSelective Certification for Special Experience: Electrical: a minimum of four years of experience specializing in electrical work; his can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work; post-licensure work is not required. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: a minimum of four years of experience specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work; this can be any combination of pre-licensure and post licensure work; post-licensure work is not required. Plumbing and Drainage: a minimum of four years of experience specializing in plumbing and drainage work; this can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work; post-licensure work is not required. Structural: a minimum of four years of experience specializing in structural work; this can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work; post-licensure work is not required.The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) 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. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.We offer excellent benefits including:* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)* Prescription drug option* Dental and Vision coverage* NYC Qualified Pension Plan* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options* Transit Check Program* Public Loan Forgiveness Program* Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefitsThe SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:

Created: 2025-02-17