Assistant Structural Engineer

NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties and 14% of the city’s land and coastline, include seawalls and waterfronts, pedestrian bridges, beaches and boardwalks, parks and playgrounds, historic houses, recreation centers and pools.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 801081.

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 on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 10/02/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 777017 and Job ID# 790391 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

nyc.gov/parks

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ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Responsibilities

Under supervision and with direction from the lead engineers, perform engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility for the Capital Projects division.; Inspect/observe construction sites to monitor progress and ensure design compliance. Investigate existing facilities or structural elements for safety and structural integrity.; Prepare assessment reports, scopes of work, estimates, permit applications and related documents.; Complete structural analysis and design for new construction and repair or modification of existing structures.; Draft detailed drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD.; Coordinate all work for ongoing projects, with internal and external stakeholders.; Propose and manage procurement and oversight for work by specialty consultants and contractors.; Perform miscellaneous technical and administrative tasks to ensure public facilities are optimally designed, constructed and maintained.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work, or; A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work, or; A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.