Assistant Mechanical Engineer

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Fire Department's Bureau of Fire Prevention seeks an Assistant Mechanical Engineer to support the review and enforcement of fire safety systems in buildings citywide.

Candidates must hold a mechanical engineering degree (or related) with required experience and demonstrate knowledge of NYC Codes and Standards, including building and fire codes, plus strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics with one year of full-time satisfactory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology with three years of full-time satisfactory experience.
• Bachelor's degree and a master's degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics from an accredited college.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Plan examination review

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology

Bachelor's degree + master's in mechanical engineering or mechatronics

Job description

***This position is ONLY open to candidates serving permanently in the civil service Assistant Mechanical Engineer title or candidates who have taken and passed Exams #3109 or #6015 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

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work;
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work;
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.

PREFERRED SKILLS

A baccalaureate in Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge of NYC Codes and Standards, including NYC Building and Fire Code, NFPA 11, 12,13 14, 750, 2010. At least 2 years of complex plan examination review including Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans, Comprehensive Emergency Action Plans, Fire Protection Plan. Excellent written and communication skills.