Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Assistant Project Manager
$66,330 to $99,528 a year
Posted until November 27, 2026 · posted September 28, 2026
Requirements
Other requirements
Exam
Competitive title
A job title where you show you are right for it by passing a competitive exam: multiple-choice, practical, education and experience, or a mix. On our job pages this shows as "Civil service exam title".
Mostly for people already in city service. The posting says:
“****Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Assistant Mechanical Engineers are eligible to apply to this JVN.”
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From ≈ $31.89 an hour · $2,551 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $14.89/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,542 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10.6 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $4,085 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
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The work
What the job is.
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Fieldwork or outdoors
“The selected candidate will also be required to perform fieldwork that may involve standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions.”
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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ONLY SEEKING INTERNAL CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THIS POSITION.
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.
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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 Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, and another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.
Our Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP) staff oversees the design and construction of all major capital projects for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT).
Current projects include upgrades for sustainability, resiliency, and state of good repair improvements (e.g. main sewage pump system upgrades, solids handling facility upgrades, power system improvements, combined sewer overflow abatement projects and pump station rehabilitation.)
WWCP is a team of project managers and engineers who deliver projects with an emphasis on environmental health and safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client service.
BEDC seeks to hire an Assistant Mechanical Engineer to serve as an Assistant Project Manager for the WWCP directorate in Queens, NY.
Under supervision, the selected candidate will be an integral project team member responsible for achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring that all prepared program schedules, reports, and work products conform to the program scope of work.
The selected candidate will support project team in the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to consultant contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion.
They will serve as design and construction support staff ensuring that Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle, focus on client service with operating bureaus, implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all BEDC support groups, such as the Project Controls group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource group, etc.
The selected candidate will also be responsible for developing seamless communication/coordination with agency bureaus, other city agencies, and key stakeholders.
They will monitor permit requirements, assist in resolving project issues and risk mitigation to keep the project moving, the management of the quality of project delivery throughout the project lifecycle and continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to budget, schedule and contract metrics.
Under supervision, the selected candidate will also conduct reliable skilled field conditions surveys and prepare accurate reports on physical observations. The selected candidate will actively participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions to meet the project objectives.
They will attend all required environmental compliance and safety related training classes and adhere to all the related regulations.
The selected candidate must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and an ability to be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities.
The selected candidate may be required to work extended days from time to time. The selected candidate will also be required to perform fieldwork that may involve standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions.
This position requires operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders. This position reports directly to an Accountable Manager.
****Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Assistant Mechanical Engineers are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.****
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Robust knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of codes, standards and design guidelines applicable to wastewater treatment facilities
- Ability to read and understand engineering reports, specifications and drawings
- Excellent communication and writing skills
Additional Information:
****Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Assistant Mechanical Engineers are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.****
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.
All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.
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Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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