Assistant Electrical Engineer - Traffic Signals & Lighting

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

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.