Assistant Environmental Engineer

Assistant Environmental Engineer

• DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Posted On: 04/10/2026

• Full-Time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

• Exam May Be Required

Department

PERMITTING CENTRAL

Salary Range:

$66,330.00 – $76,279.00

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Job Description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile
watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.


The position will fall under jurisdiction of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO), which is responsible for the operation and maintenance, and protection of New York City’s drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems, the protection of adjacent waterways and natural drainage (wetlands), and the development of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Infrastructure Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, BWSO has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects as they relate to the City’s water or sewer systems.


BWSO is seeking to hire one (1) motivated Assistant Environmental Engineer to conduct detailed review of technically complex engineering submittals within the five boroughs of New York City to determine the impact on NYC Water and Sewer facilities. As part of the Site Connection Unit, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to influence the design phase of projects by analyzing hydraulic components of projects. Site analysis is also a key component, utilizing skills of reading architectural, mechanical, plumbing and structural drawings, candidate will coordinate with professionals and the construction industry to reach the ultimate goal of securing connections to the city sewers by following DEP rules and regulations. The selected candidate will also coordinate with other city agencies to have a better understanding of the projects and incorporate various rules and regulations engineers and contractors are subject to.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Performing engineering work of moderate difficulty and assisting the Engineer-In-Charge with the review of engineering proposals submitted by other agencies to determine the impact on the NYC sewer and water supply systems, and to ensure that proposed drainage and water supply facilities will be built and/or maintained in conformance with the latest DEP Standards and requirements.
• Under the supervision of the Engineer-In-Charge, collaborating with multidiscipline experienced professionals to perform hydraulic site analysis and hydrology studies of sites to describe the site

development and successfully design the connections to the city sewers from the property line.

• Researching the site area with the use of city tools like zoning maps, tax maps, ArcGIS and documents submitted for review.
• Utilizing water resource principles to determine maximum pipe capacity, allowable flow and alternatives of site development to best retain on site or release flow from a site at a flow acceptable to DEP.
• Meeting with the professionals to discuss and determine the best solution for their project’s needs given any stringent circumstances for approval in accordance with the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations requirements.
• Understanding legal concepts which prescribes development and planning that impact the site analysis and have a direct effect on the ability to make an acceptable connection to the city sewers according to DEP.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Be able to write professionally.
• Problem solving skills and ability to make independent decisions.
• Leadership skills and be able to direct and lead.
• Self-motivated individual to take initiative and execute task.
• May be required to attend meetings and field visits that are outside of the regular working place.
• A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required.

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.


For additional information about DEP, visit


Recruitment Contact: [email protected]


DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.


NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.


ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINE - 20617

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental engineering work; or


2. A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials
engineering from an accredited college and master’s degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college.


A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in environmental engineering.

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

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.

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Job ID

776784

Posted until

06/07/2026

Title code

20617

Civil service title

ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINE

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Assistant Environmental Engineer

• Experience Level:

  Entry-Level

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

96-05 Horace Harding Expway

• Category:

  Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Assistant Environmental Engineer