Transit Electrician: Fiber & ITS Systems Specialist

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a skilled Electrician to join the Division of Traffic Operations in the Electrical Operations Unit. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems that support lighting, street infrastructure, and transit-related facilities across NYC facilities and external infrastructure.

Candidates must be in the Electrician title or have completed the Open Competitive Electrician Exam #3029 and be reachable.

Qualifications

• Must be permanently in the Electrician title or have passed and be reachable on Open Competitive Electrician Exam #3029.
• Experience with high- and low-tension electrical systems for lighting, heating, power, and communications across buildings, structures, and highways.
• Ability to interpret specifications to order electrical equipment and supplies, including video and fiber optic components.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, traffic signals, surveillance cameras, controllers, and related equipment per NYC Electrical Code and job orders.
• Perform diagnostic tests to identify faults and repair existing installations.
• May serve as a field representative to resolve construction-related electrical issues in city facilities and external infrastructure.
• Collaborate with contractors on large projects, documenting processes for future maintenance.
• Prioritize and interpret project specs to order video and fiber optic components.

Skills

Fiber testing

OSP work

Data center HVAC

ITS systems

Backup power

Electrical maintenance

Traffic signals

Tools

Genetec

Job description

City of New York is seeking a skilled Electrician to join the Division of Traffic Operations in the Electrical Operations Unit. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems that support lighting, street infrastructure, and transit-related facilities across NYC facilities and external infrastructure.

Candidates must be in the Electrician title or have completed the Open Competitive Electrician Exam #3029 and be reachable.