(A) Masters Degree in Engineering or a closely related Engineering field and one year of full-time engineering experience; or,
(B) Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering , Engineering Technology or a closely related Engineering field and two years of full-time engineering experience; or, (C) Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Construction/Architectural Technology or Engineering Science and four years of full-time engineering experience; or (D) Possession of a Professional Engineer's License and current registration. Special Requirement: Applicants must possess and present a current New York State Drivers License at time of appointment and it must be maintained during employment *Applicants hired in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Water may be required to possess a New York State Drivers License. Approved areas of engineering work experience: Design, construction, investigation, inspection, analysis, development, maintenance or operation of engineering programs or projects in areas of: 1.) civil engineering 2.) sewers, water mains, streets 3.)related structures/areas
Senior Engineers perform technical engineering work of considerable difficulty and may supervise a unit in a specialized phase of engineering activities. Incumbents perform engineering work involving the responsibility for planning and supervising a unit engaged in specialized phase of engineering or assisting in the planning and coordinating a major phase of the overall engineering programs. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures permitting latitude for independent action and requires a considerable degree of technical judgment. Incumbents work is subject to review for methods, results and accuracy of judgment. Immediate supervision is received from a professional engineer. Senior Engineers provide general and direct supervision to subordinates engaged in a wide range of engineering activities and tasks.
Typical Work Activities
- Supervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of plans, specifications and design of proposed engineering projects;
- Supervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of cost estimates, time schedules and contracts for construction jobs;
- Prepares proposals for the procurement of consulting and construction services in accordance with applicable laws, policies and procedures;
- Manages and enforces consultant and construction service contracts from procurement through closeout;
- Reviews and approves invoices for payment of consulting and construction services;
- Plans and administers the activities of units or combinations of units is specialized engineering activities;
- Directs the work of consultants and/or technical staff on specific projects;
- Assists in coordinating and implementing a major phase of the overall engineering project;
- Confers with other City staff, utility companies and various agencies to coordinate projects;
- Supervises and participates in carrying out special studies;
- Gathers, records and analyzes various engineering data;
- Summarizes methods and reviews results;
- Advises, assists and instructs subordinates in carrying out difficult and specialized engineering activities;
- Performs a wide variety of field, laboratory and office work requiring specialized engineering skills and knowledge;
- Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities;
- Inspects the condition of engineering facilities under the jurisdiction of the assigned unit for conformity with plans and specifications;
- Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities dealing with city ordinances that affect matters within the scope of the incumbent’s sub-section;
- Maintains accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other related written materials;
- Performs related duties as required.