Engineer (Specification)
Core
Authoring, reviewing, and assembling formal contract specification books for NYC's major roadway, sewer, and water main capital projects to ensure engineering integrity and compliance with public standards.
Role type
Specification Engineer (Civil Infrastructure)
Builds
Contract specification books, Task Orders, and pre-bid addenda for public infrastructure projects
Domain
Civil Engineering / Public Infrastructure / Construction Procurement
Required skills
Contract specification authoring, technical review of engineering drawings, fee estimation and negotiation, regulatory code research (ASTM, AASHTO, NYCDEP), quality assurance of technical documents, records management
Preferred skills
Experience with eFiles and revision tracking systems, knowledge of NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) policies
Technologies
eFiles, standard detail templates, fee computation guidelines
Responsibilities
Author and compile standard and project-specific contract specification books; Prepare Task Orders and estimate fees for design tasks; Review drawings and technical specifications for constructability and compliance; Conduct research on technical reference standards and regulatory codes; Draft formal contract addenda for competitive bidding phases; Organize and maintain electronic specification archives
Seniority
Mid-level professional (1-3 years experience required based on degree)