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Quality Assurance Inspector

City of New York New York, New York, United States

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Salary: $66,330 - $84,984 / year

Posted Feb 26, 2026Apply by Mar 28, 2026

Role & seniority: Assistant Civil Engineer (Job ID 20210); entry to early-mid level civil engineering role within NYC DDC

Stack/tools: Materials testing and fabrication inspection; review of drawings; coordination with consultants; reports; standards: ASTM, AWWA, ACI, API, ASME, AWS, AASHTO, OSHA 10

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Inspect materials at manufacturing plants (including out-of-town sites) and witness tests

  • Prepare reports, review material test results and consultant reports, and approve vendors

  • Coordinate and oversee inspection services performed by consultants; audit and approve vendors

Must-have skills

  • Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering (or Master's in civil engineering) and at least 1 year of civil engineering experience

  • Knowledge of relevant standards and materials testing processes

  • NY driver’s license and ability to drive in all five NYC boroughs

Nice-to-haves

  • ACI Field Technician Level I certification

  • Additional certifications (e.g., ASTM/AWWA/OSHA-related) and 55-a Program eligibility

Location & work type

  • Full-Time, 35 hours/week

  • Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101 (Office of Quality Assurance, DDC)

  • Eligible to apply without NYC residency requirement; visa sponsorship not provided

  • Salary: $66,330.00 – $84,984.00

Full Description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer or if you are on the open-competitive list (exam #5015).

The Department of Design and Construction, Safety and Site Support Division, seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector in the Office of Quality Assurance. Under the direction of the Deputy Director and Engineer-In-Charge, the selected candidate will perform duties related to Materials Testing and Fabrication Inspection services and will be responsible for ensuring that all materials and products used in DDC capital construction projects conform to DDC specifications and contract requirements. Candidate responsibilities will also include: inspection of materials at manufacturing plants, including out of town locations; witnessing of tests; report preparation; review of drawings and applicable standards; coordination of inspection services performed by consultants; review of material testing requests, material test results and consultant reports; audit, review and approval of vendors.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All Applicants, Including City Employees

Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

Preferred Skills

Candidate should possess experience in water main/sewer construction, materials testing, quality management and/or metals fabrication. Certification as an ACI Field Technician Level I is preferred. Knowledge of ASTM, AWWA, ACI, API, ASME, AWS, AASHTO and OSHA 10-hour certification is a plus. A driver’s license valid in the State of New York and the ability to drive in all 5-boroughs of NYC is required.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

, $66,330.00 – $84,984.00

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