Principal Engineer, Construction Safety
Core
Perform highly difficult and technically complex civil engineering work for enforcement of site safety, demolition, excavation, and scaffold safety projects in NYC.
Role type
Senior civil engineering expert (construction safety enforcement)
Builds
Technical enforcement of NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, and Zoning Resolution for high-risk projects
Domain
Municipal government / Civil engineering / Construction safety
Required skills
Civil engineering expertise, drawing and document review, forensic investigation, code compliance analysis, expert witness testimony, regulatory coordination, technical report writing
Preferred skills
Project leadership on complex projects, code development participation, industry outreach, technology solution implementation
Technologies
Paper and electronic drawing formats, NYC Administrative and Building Codes
Responsibilities
Review complex high-risk construction projects and temporary equipment drawings; perform audit reviews of excavation, foundations, and scaffolding; respond to construction incidents and conduct forensic investigations; issue summonses for code compliance; represent the department as an expert witness; participate in code development and regulatory oversight improvements; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory duties