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

$90,289 - $113,547/Yr

Agency Office - Staatsburg, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Staatsburg, NY

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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, recreational facilities, and historic sites. The role requires managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders. This position is part of the NY HELPS program, which allows for non-competitive appointments under specific conditions.

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, with 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, assuring that work is completed in accordance with plans and contracts.
• Coordinating work activities with park management to assure that work is completed in accordance 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.
• Coordinating and working with other local, county, state, and federal agencies as necessary.
• Consulting with park management and other stakeholders to obtain input, resolve problems, discuss and coordinate related developments, and explain projects and programs.
• Assuring work is performed within budget and on schedule, reviewing and recommending payments, and assuring that documents and reports comply with code and conform with standards.
• Scheduling and completing topographical surveys and soil investigations.
• 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 fields, or
• A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience in relevant areas.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 44 days (13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays)
• Three (3) 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
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave