Principal Engineer, Proactive Inspections

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of the Proactive Inspections team, the Principal Engineer shall perform difficult, responsible, and technically complex work in the engineering analysis of building structures, building facades, the examination of plans for the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings and will perform work related to the following responsibilities:

- Assist the Deputy Director in managing the Proactive Inspections team
- Perform in depth review of design documents for a wide variety of building projects and temporary construction equipment in paper and electronic formats and advise on engineering issues during the construction phase and existing buildings.
- Work in close coordination with Borough Office management, The Emergency Response Team (ERT), New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM), Inspectors and other specialized units within the Department and often other city agencies regarding the safety of compromised structures and take appropriate remedial actions.
- Prepare a list of objections in accordance with Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution and other rules, regulations, and legislation as they apply to the legality of proposed building construction, alteration or repair.
- Review and issue objections on Corrective Action Plans (reports) prepared by Registered Design Professionals; determine follow up enforcement actions as necessary.
- Request inspections conducted by DOB inspectorial staff.
- Review DOB inspection reports and determine follow up enforcement actions.
- Issue violations and commissioners orders to design consultants, licensed professionals, special inspectors, owners, and active construction sites.
- Perform fieldwork to make on site determination of structural stability and safety.
- Meet with owners, Architects/Engineers of Record, and permitted licensed General Contractors to review project status and review compliance with building codes, laws, rules, bulletins, and enforcement initiatives for application approvals and permits.
- Respond to emergencies/incidents as needed 24/7.
- Coordinate with other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and other New York City agencies on emergency projects.
- Represent the Department as expert and fact witness on technical and policy related matters in various legal proceedings, court proceedings, depositions, and ECB court hearings.
- Participate in industry outreach meetings and presentations for awareness and feedback related to the unit portfolio.
- Provide interpretations of the NYC Construction Codes and other applicable laws, rules, regulations including historic codes.
- Assist the Office of Technical Affairs and Code Development with NYC Construction Code revisions related to historic construction, structural and foundation provisions.
- Assist with the resolution of Stop Work Orders (SWO’s), design errors, construction errors, and deficient engineering designs, shoring, bracing, and demolition options on emergency projects.
- Attend work hours and off hours training seminars.
- Supervise staff as assigned
- Additional duties and projects as needed.

Only permanent Civil Engineers, applicants who are reachable on the Civil Engineer open competitive list, applicants who passed the most recent Civil Engineer open competitive exam, and applicants as indicated below will be considered.

Candidates who are permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York.

To Apply:

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REMOTE WORK:

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

(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.

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.