Electrical Engineer

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Engineer Level 2 to support the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. You will perform highly technical electrical engineering work, serve as a consultant on major projects, and help lead teams on complex initiatives that impact City infrastructure.

Minimum qualifications include four years of full-time electrical engineering experience and a valid New York State Professional Engineer license; a master’s degree may substitute for

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time electrical engineering experience.
• New York State Professional Engineer license required; current registration maintained.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly difficult, technically complex electrical engineering work.
• Serve as a consultant on major engineering matters.
• Lead projects of great technical complexity or impact on operations.
• Prepare original proposals and complex reports.
• Sign and seal engineering and other official documents.

Skills

Substations

Distribution systems

Motor control centers

Fire alarm systems

Instrumentation systems

Emergency generators

Electrical engineering principles

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e. probationary, Electrical Engineer will be considered. ***

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Under direction of the Section Chief, with very great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment the selected candidate will serve as an Engineer Level 2. Job duties include but not limited to:

• Perform highly difficult, responsible and technically complex work as an engineering specialist in electrical engineering.
• Serve as a consultant on major engineering matters.
• Conducts or directs a significant portion of research on very complex and important engineering projects.
• Prepares original proposals and reports of a complex nature.
• Serves as team leader on a project of great technical complexity or with potential impact on agency engineering operations and/or City infrastructure.
• Signs and seals engineering and other official documents.
• Perform the duties of an Engineer Level 1 in a capacity where they do not represent the majority of job responsibility over an extended period of time.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 20315

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; and

(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.

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

• Familiarity with wastewater treatment plant and pumping station equipment and processes.
• At least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
• Strong background in electrical engineering principles and their application with specific areas of expertise in electrical substations, distribution systems, motor control centers, pump and other equipment controls, fire alarm systems, instrumentation systems, emergency generators, etc.
• Proficiency in the following computer programs: AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Excel and Word.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

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.