Mechanical Engineer

• This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent city employees serving in the Mechanical Engineer civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) candidates who are reachable on the Mechanical Engineer civil service list (Exam No. 4068).

NYC Parks manages over 30,000 acres, 14% of the city's land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

Major Responsibilities

• Under direction, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, develop drawings, specifications, quantity take-offs and cost estimates for mechanical engineering projects.

• Perform design calculations for HVAC, plumbing and related systems.

• Conduct field inspections as required before and during design and construction, through turnover.

• Manage and coordinate mechanical engineering design projects and ensure that they remain on schedule and within budget.

• Manage consultant design contracts and review consultant designs.

• Prepare permit applications for seal and signature and submit to agencies having jurisdiction for approval.

• Prepare detailed reports on the progress, budget, and schedules of projects.

• Coordinate project-specific interagency issues, such as permits, filings and approvals.

• Present projects to Parks Commissioners, community boards, design commissions and others.

• Supply Capital designers with engineering component details as requested.

• Provide engineering assessments, opinions, and services as requested by project stakeholders.

• Complete conditions surveys, assessments, background research, feasibility studies and scope estimates on existing or proposed new buildings and infrastructure.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 635062.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

• Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 635062 on your cover letter and resume.

Work location: Olmsted Center, Queens

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period.

*Posting period extended to 07/08/2024. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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Minimum Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in mechanical 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 mechanical 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 mechanical 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.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

Additional Information

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.