Assistant Engineer (Electrical) (NY HELPS) - VID 224337

General Services, Office of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Engineer (Electrical) with the New York State Office of General Services leads field oversight of moderate-size building projects, coordinating contractor work, inspecting progress, and reviewing documentation. This is a travel-intensive role requiring about 50% travel across New York State, with responsibilities spanning schedules, administration, and project closeout support.

Applicants should have an FE exam proof, a bachelor’s in electrical engineering or equivalent experience,

Qualifications

• Proof of passing the NCEES FE Examination.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, OR one year of full-time electrical systems engineering experience.
• Valid New York State Driver's License or demonstrated capacity to meet transportation needs
• One year of full-time qualifying engineering experience in electrical systems (alternative to degree requirement)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect building construction projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Coordinate contractor work and conduct field inspections.
• Review construction documentation and manage project schedules.
• Assist with project administration and closeout activities.
• Travel approximately 50% across New York State.

Skills

Field inspections

Contractor coordination

Project administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

One year of full-time electrical systems engineering experience

Job description

The Assistant Engineer (Electrical) supervises and inspects building construction projects of moderate size and complexity for the New York State Office of General Services. The role involves coordinating contractor work, conducting field inspections, reviewing construction documentation, managing schedules, and assisting with project administration and closeout activities. This is a field-based position requiring approximately 50% travel across New York State.

Key qualifications:

• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, OR one year of full-time electrical systems engineering experience
• Valid New York State Driver's License or demonstrated capacity to meet transportation needs
• One year of full-time qualifying engineering experience in electrical systems (alternative to degree requirement)