ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer to join the Traffic Management Center. This role involves technical engineering work related to traffic signals and incident management, requiring a degree in electrical engineering and relevant experience. Candidates must apply online with specific qualifications, and residency in NYC is not required.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs may be available

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in electrical engineering & one year experience, or master's degree.
• Master's substitutes for one year experience.
• Degrees in other engineering fields not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly technical engineering work including monitoring and troubleshooting traffic signals.
• Coordinate with maintenance contractors and manage traffic incidents citywide.
• Work involves shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Knowledge of TransSuite TCS software

Familiarity with ITS control management software

Understanding of ITS and traffic management systems

Record-keeping and report preparation skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

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***In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Electrical Engineer, be reachable on the open-competitive civil service list for Exam #3108, or be eligible under the 55a program.***

The NYCDOT seeks Assistant Electrical Engineers to join the Traffic Management Center within the Traffic Operations division. The unit operates 24/7, including holidays and weekends. The selected candidate will perform highly technical engineering work, including monitoring and troubleshooting traffic signals, coordinating with maintenance contractors, checking the health of ITS equipment, and managing traffic incidents citywide. The role involves shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, reporting to the TMC shift supervisor.

Work Location: 28-11 Queens Plaza North, LIC, NY 11101

Hours/Shift: 35 hrs/Shift TBD

To Apply

Candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Electrical Engineer, reachable on the Open Competitive Civil Service List, or eligible under the 55a program. Resumes should be submitted online via www.nyc.gov/careers/search with JOB ID #: 716445. Current employees can apply through Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet. No phone calls or personal inquiries accepted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more info, visit www.nyc.gov/dot.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time electrical engineering experience; or
• Baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.

A master's degree can substitute for one year of experience. Degrees in other engineering fields are not acceptable.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
• Knowledge of TransSuite TCS software
• Familiarity with ITS control management software
• Understanding of ITS and traffic management systems
• Record-keeping and report preparation skills
• Effective communication skills

55a Program: Open to qualified persons with disabilities. Indicate interest in your resume and cover letter.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs may be available. More info at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency in NYC is not required for this position.

NYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics.