The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.
NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority’s capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $5 billion capital projects portfolio - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling up sustainability and resiliency technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance.
The Architecture & Engineering Services Department provides design services and oversight of AE firms for the division and across NYCHA while setting overall design requirements and standards for properties input to technical scoping for vendor contracting across NYCHA. Reporting to the Managing Structural Engineer the selected candidate will provide guidance to the structural engineering design project teams and monitor tasks.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare complex plans, specifications, and project schedules.
• Perform project coordination and ensure completion of engineering tasks.
• Conduct field visits (surveys in pre-design and design phase, and inspections of projects under construction) and emergency site visits including investigation of unsafe conditions throughout all five boroughs.
• Prepare complex condition assessment and feasibility reports and construction drawings using AutoCAD, Rivet, and specifications.
• Provide support during all phases of design and construction.
• Coordinate construction documents and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate with design teams to establish and assure implementation of structural design standards for the Capital Program.
• Prepare budget cost estimates, track project schedules and budgets.
• Provide bi-weekly project progress and status reports.
• Sign and seal engineering and other official documents and file with NYC DOB (Buildings).
• Review projects designed by consultants and make design recommendation.
• May serve as team leader on a project of great technical complexity.
• Represent the Office of Design at interdepartmental meetings.
• Serve as Unit Liaison for structural engineering issues.

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Civil Engineer to be considered.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf
Additional Information

• INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR

Preferred Is For The Same Title.

• Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
• NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.
Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
• 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 NoteIn 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.
Preferred Skills

• Eight plus years of experience in structural engineering projects design. 2. Expertise in structural design of residential buildings including commercial spaces, community centers, new designs and renovations. 3. Expertise in structural engineering design and analysis of various structural systems in concrete, steel, masonry, wood knowledge of structural systems and building facades problems and deficiencies, Local Law 11 experience in structural system forensic and repairs. 4. Experience in development of construction documents. 5. Strong AutoCAD / Rivet skills. 6. Experience in structural design software. 7. Knowledge of current NYC Construction Code, ACI, AISC, CRSI, ASCE, AWS and related referenced Codes and Standards, CSI standard. 8. Experience presenting solutions to project teams and clients. 9. Strong written and verbal communications skills interpersonal skills. 10. Strong leadership and organizational skills. 11. LEED AP certification preferred.

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
NYCHA has no 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.
, $88,026.00 – $118,000.00