Principal Engineer, Construction Safety
Core
Senior civil engineer enforcing NYC construction codes, investigating construction failures, and reviewing high-risk projects for the NYC Department of Buildings.
Role type
Senior IC civil engineer (construction safety)
Builds
Enforcement of construction codes, safety investigations, and regulatory compliance for NYC buildings
Domain
Municipal government / Civil engineering / Construction safety
Required skills
Civil engineering, drawing & document review, forensic investigation, code compliance analysis, expert testimony, regulatory coordination
Preferred skills
Project leadership, industry outreach, code development
Technologies
Paper and electronic drawing formats
Responsibilities
Review complex high-risk construction projects and drawings; Perform forensic investigations of construction incidents; Issue summonses for code compliance; Represent the department as an expert witness; Participate in code development and regulatory oversight
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC