Professional Engineer 1 (Civil) (NY HELPS) - Palisades

$92,039 - $115,297/Yr

State of New York - Bear Mountain, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Bear Mountain, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Professional Engineer 1 (Civil) position at the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation involves overseeing engineering projects related to parks and recreational facilities. The role includes managing contracts, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing consultant and contract work; preparing scope of work for and administering contracts, including the review of technical components.
• Developing, implementing, and overseeing the preparation of plans for historic sites, parks, recreational, and other facilities.
• Managing projects from inception to construction closeout, utilizing both in-house and consultant resources.
• Reviewing work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, NYS code, environmental requirements, and standards for accessibility.
• Performing and/or managing the preparation of contract drawings and specifications.
• Preparing graphics and presentations to communicate design intent for internal and public presentations.
• Reviewing, approving, and signing/sealing engineering plans, estimates, specifications, contracts, completed work, contract changes, and payments.
• Managing contractor work activities, ensuring compliance with plans and contracts.
• Coordinating work activities with park management to ensure alignment with other programs and project deadlines.
• Coordinating the work of other professional and technical staff assigned to a project; reviewing and approving procedures, guidelines, specifications, and contract documents.
• Consulting with park management and other stakeholders to obtain input, resolve problems, and explain projects and programs.
• Assuring work is performed within budget and on schedule, reviewing and recommending payments, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
• Supervising lower-level staff with design development, construction documents creation, and project implementation.

Requirements

• A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience in relevant fields.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package worth approximately 65% of salary, including 44 days of paid time off (13 vacation days, 13 sick days, 5 personal leave days, and 13 holidays).
• Three days of professional leave annually for professional development.
• Affordable health insurance programs for employees and dependents.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Membership in the New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS).
• Access to NYS Deferred Compensation and college savings programs.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Paid parental/family leave.