Assistant Electrical Engineer

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in New York City seeks an Assistant Electrical Engineer to design and survey lighting projects for street intersections and illumination systems. The role emphasizes AutoCAD planning, code compliance, and coordination with consultants.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least one year of relevant experience; a master’s degree can substitute for one year. Some assignments may require a New York driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering plus one year of full-time electrical engineering experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus a master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Master’s degree can substitute for one year of full-time electrical engineering experience.
• Driver's license may be required; NY license preferred and must be maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and plans using AutoCAD and evaluate contract documents, specifications, and estimates.
• Conduct field visits and lighting surveys to ensure city standards, IESNA, NEC, NESC, AASHTO, and FHWA guidelines.
• Coordinate with design consultants and review submitted plans for traffic signal and street lighting projects.
• Review and approve shop drawings and maintain records of drawings, maps, surveys, and inspection data.

Skills

Lighting design

Reading blueprints

Contract documents comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in electrical engineering (optional substitution)

Tools

Visual Professional

AGi32

Job description

In order to be considered for this position candidate must have filed for the Open - Competitive Assistant Electrical Engineer Exam #7007, and provide proof of filing.

The Division of Traffic Operations’ Signals and Street Lighting Engineering Design unit seeks to hire a motivated candidate to perform responsible work in electrical engineering. The successful candidate will engage in research, investigations, studies, or examinations related to the engineering functions or activities of the department or agency. Prepare designs and plans using AutoCAD, and evaluate contract documents and specifications, working drawings, and other technical specifications and estimates of quantities. Conduct field visits and complete lighting survey projects and any improvement requests to ensure city standards, IESNA, and national electrical codes are met. The successful candidate will coordinate with design consultants and review submitted plans for the development/modification of new and/or existing signalized intersections and street lighting work. Coordinate electrical service, relocation, and other requests for utilities. Advise and make recommendations to other city and state agencies regarding traffic signal and street lighting projects. Review and approve shop drawings and catalog cuts for construction. Maintain records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and inspection data.

Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.

Division: Traffic Operations

Unit: Signals Street Lighting Engineering Design Unit

Work Location: 34-02 Queens Blvd. LIC, NY 11101

Hrs and Shift: 35 hrs/TBD

Preferred Skills

• Experience with lighting design software such as Visual Professional, AGi32, and other photometric analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) standards and recommendations, as well as NEC, NESC, AASHTO, and FHWA codes and guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, technical specifications, and engineering drawings

Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.

Additional Information

In order to be considered for this position candidate must have filed for the Open - Competitive Assistant Electrical Engineer Exam #7007, and provide proof of filing.

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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.

A master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in electrical engineering. A degree in any other engineering area, or in any engineering technology area, is not acceptable.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with lighting design software such as Visual Professional, AGi32, and other photometric analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) standards and recommendations, as well as NEC, NESC, AASHTO, and FHWA codes and guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, technical specifications, and engineering drawings

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.