Assistant Electrical Engineer

City of New York; New York (NY); In loco; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

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Remote work up to 2 days per week

Federal loan forgiveness programs

Descrizione del lavoro

City of New York's Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Electrical Engineer for the Signals Street Lighting Engineering Design Unit. You will prepare designs with AutoCAD, review contract documents, and perform lighting surveys to ensure compliance with city standards and codes.

The role requires a baccalaureate in electrical engineering and one year of experience; a master’s degree can substitute for one year. A NY driver’s license may be required for some assignments.

Competenze

• 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
• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Lighting design

IES standards

Engineering drawings interpretation

Formazione

Baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Strumenti

Visual Professional

AGi32

Photometric analysis tools

Descrizione del lavoro

• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 66,330 - USD 99,528

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.

Benefits

• 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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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.

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.