Design Reviewer (Electrical)

Nyc-Department-of-Design-and-Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division, Architecture & Engineering Unit, is seeking an Electrical Design Reviewer to lead electrical design reviews, inspect sites, and provide detailed sketches and specifications. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong communication skills are essential for collaboration with clients and contractors.

The role demands 5–10 years of relevant experience, knowledge of NYC Building Codes, LEED, and energy standards, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent with seven years of electrical estimating experience.
• Experience in commercial/institutional design/review and multi-discipline issue resolution; 5–10 years preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel; knowledge of NYC building codes, LEED, and energy codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and/or review of consultant drawings and specifications using Blue-Beam; conduct site inspections and prepare reports.
• Provide in-house design using AutoCAD and deliver technical expertise to client-agency projects.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal staff to resolve multi-disciplinary design/ construction issues.

Skills

Electrical design

Shop drawings

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Building codes

LEED knowledge

Renewable energy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical engineering degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours

The NYC 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.

ESTIMATOR (ELECTRICAL) - 20121

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical estimating work on construction projects; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of acceptable experience. Full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering will be credited on a year for year basis up to a maximum of five years of acceptable experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical estimating work on construction projects.

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.