Design Reviewer (Electrical)

Agency DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The DC Department of Design and Construction in New York City seeks an Electrical Design Reviewer to scope and review electrical designs for public buildings. You will evaluate consultant drawings and specifications, perform site inspections, and provide technical support across projects using Blue-Beam and AutoCAD.

Applicants must hold a New York State Professional Engineer license and have several years of electrical engineering experience in commercial/institutional projects; U.S.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time electrical engineering experience.
• Valid New York State Professional Engineer license.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Scope and review electrical design drawings and specs.
• Prepare site inspection reports and technical investigations.
• Perform in-house design using AutoCAD; support client projects.
• Review shop drawings and coordinate multi-discipline issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

New York State Professional Engineer License

Master's degree substitution option

Tools

AutoCAD

Blue-Beam

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours

Only candidates who are permanent in the Electrical Engineer title, reachable on the open-competitive list for exam #6046 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

DC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division, Architecture & Engineering Unit seeks a Design Reviewer (Electrical).

The duties for this position will include, but are not limited to, project scoping, design and/or review of consultant drawings and specifications (utilizing Blue-Beam), site inspection and reports, ad hoc technical investigations; in-house design (utilizing AutoCAD) and providing technical expertise and support services for client-agency projects. The candidate will also interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and technical staff.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 20315

Minimum Qualifications

1. (1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; and
2. (2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
3. A masters degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the electrical engineering experience required in “1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidate should possess a minimum of 5 -10 years of experience in commercial and institutional design/review experience in electrical engineering experience in multi-discipline design and construction-related issue resolution, including preparation of detailed sketches, construction documents, and specifications, and reviewing shop drawings of projects between 5 and 15 million dollars in construction cost is a plus familiarity with current Building codes, City Electrical and LEED requirements, the most current NYC Energy Conservation Code, Energy Analysis for Building Code Compliance, and renewable energy systems is required. Candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel. The candidate must have good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills and be skilled in resolving multi-discipline design and construction issues.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.