Assistant Electrical Engineer

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Fire Department, Bureau of Fire Prevention, seeks an Assistant Electrical Engineer to support plan review, code compliance and system inspections. The role requires a solid foundation in electrical engineering and an understanding of fire protection requirements for building safety.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (masters and/or PE license preferred) and relevant experience; strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for

Qualifications

• Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time electrical engineering experience.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college is acceptable.
• A master’s degree can substitute for one year of full-time electrical engineering work experience.

Skills

PE license

Fire alarm plan examination

Excellent written and verbal skills

Electrical engineering experience

Knowledge of NYC Building/Fire codes

Education

Baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

***This position is ONLY open to candidates serving permanently in the civil service Assistant Electrical Engineer title or candidates who have taken and passed Exam #3108 and are reachable. Kindly include the exam number and your list number at the top of your resume ***

The Bureau of Fire Prevention cultivates a safer city for its citizens, visitors and first responders by preventing loss of life and property damage from fire and other emergencies. We accomplish this 24/7 by identifying fire and life safety hazards; creating, revising, and enforcing the New York City Fire Code; reviewing plans for critical systems designed to protect and alert building occupants; licensing qualified companies to install and service fire protection equipment and systems; certifying individuals to monitor fire safety conditions; and educating individuals and businesses about fire safety. In addition, the Bureau of Fire Prevention is critical partner with the Bureau of Fire Operations (Firefighters) and Bureau of Fire Investigations (Fire Marshals), providing assistance and guidance during post-fire incidents and investigations; and coordinating with other City agencies on matters concerning fire and life safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of New York City Building and Fire codes, National Fire Protection Association standards, New York City Electrical Code, New York City Construction Codes, and New York City Rules and Regulations. Professional Engineer license. 3 years of fire alarm plan examination, design, and inspection experience. Excellent written and verbal skills.