Electrical Engineering Intern

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join their Traffic Management Center unit. The position involves critical engineering tasks related to managing and troubleshooting traffic signals to ensure safety and efficiency on city roads.

Applicants should hold a relevant baccalaureate degree and possess strong computer skills. This is an excellent opportunity within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in electrical or electronic engineering from an accredited college.
• Familiarity with Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) control management software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly technical engineering work monitoring traffic signals.
• Troubleshoot problems related to maintenance of traffic signals.
• Utilize agency video surveillance to manage citywide traffic incidents.

Skills

Strong computer skills in software programs

Knowledge of TransSuite TCS

Familiarity with Intelligent Transportation System control management software

Education

Baccalaureate degree in electrical or electronic engineering

Baccalaureate degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology and two years experience

Job description

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INTERN – 20302

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Electrical Engineering Intern, or must have filed for the Electrical Engineering Intern, Exam #6047.

The NYCDOT seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Traffic Management Center unit within the Traffic Operations division. The unit is 24/7 operations including holidays and weekends. The selected candidate will be assigned to a specific shift, under general supervision of the TMC shift supervisor, and will perform highly technical engineering work including monitoring and troubleshooting problems related to the maintenance of 13,900 traffic signals, working with maintenance contractors via radio communication to troubleshoot traffic signal failures to restore proper operations that are critical to ensure proper flow of traffic and the safety of the public. Troubleshoot the wireless communication used in conjunction with traffic signals and coordinate with the service provider and their sub-contractor, check the status and the health of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment, prepare and provide reports to management and to in‑house maintenance shops, provide technical support. Utilize the agency video surveillance system and other vehicle detection technology tools to manage traffic incidents citywide including monitoring work zones, severe weather conditions that may impede traffic flow and coordinate the response to traffic incidents with first responders and other city and state agencies in the metropolitan region. The individual may work different shifts, nights, weekends and holidays and will report directly to the shift supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in electrical or electronic engineering from an accredited college.
• A baccalaureate degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work.

Preferred Skills

• Strong computer skills in the use of software programs including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Access.
• Preferred knowledge of TransSuite TCS (Traffic Control System management software).
• Familiarity with Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) control management software.
• Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and traffic management systems technology and applications.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports related to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

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.