Mechanical Engineer Technical Affairs
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Job Description
The New York City Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes Electrical Code Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity efficiency and professionalism. We are committed to becoming the premier municipal building organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our City safer.
Under direction the Mechanical Engineer will work on mechanical code related issues evaluate technical challenges that may result from implementation of recent programs including but not limited to Accessory Dwelling Units Zoning for Carbon Neutrality Zoning for Economic Opportunity and Zoning for Housing Opportunity and work on other various technical subject matters.
The individual under direction but with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment is responsible for:
Researching complex technical issues with regards to the NYC construction Codes NYC Zoning resolutions and technical standards.
Reviewing reports of a complex engineering nature regarding mechanical systems equipment and installation.
Preparing mechanical system descriptions narratives of design alternatives code interpretations and other similar technical reports.
Researching and reviewing applicable referenced design standards codes and other related laws and rules.
REMOTE WORK
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS
Unless the list for Mechanical Engineer is exhausted only permanent Mechanical Engineers applicants who are reachable on the Mechanical Engineer open competitive list and applicants as indicated below will be considered.
Candidates who are permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York.
SALARY INFORMATION
Effective 5/26/2025 the salary will increase to $120428.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER 20415
Qualifications :
1 Four 4 years of fulltime satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; and
2 A valid New York State Professional Engineers 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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
