Assistant Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

The candidate will engage in research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the engineering functions or activities of a department or agency

Prepare designs and plans using AutoCAD, evaluate contract documents and specifications, working drawings and other technical specifications and estimates of quantities

Conduct field visits and complete lighting survey projects and any lighting improvement requests to ensure city standards, IESNA, and national electrical codes are met

The successful candidate will coordinate with design consultants and review submitted plans for the development/modification of new and/or existing signalized intersections and street lighting work

Coordinate electrical service, relocation, and other requests for utilities

Advise and make recommendations to other city and state agencies regarding traffic signal and street lighting projects

Review and approve shop drawings and catalogue cuts for construction

Maintain records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys and inspections

Preferred

Familiarity with lighting design software such as Visual Professional, AG132 and photometric tools as well as knowledge of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) recommendations, NEC, NESC, AASHTO and FHWA is preferable

Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions

Benefits

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

New York City public health agency.

Queens, New York, USA

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Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work

A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college and a master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university

A master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in electrical engineering

A degree in any other engineering area, or in any engineering technology area, is not acceptable

Candidate should be detailed orientated, accurate, excellent verbal and strong writing communication skills

Candidate should have the ability to work effectively with others and collaborate in a team environment

Candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD and have strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Candidate should have the ability to read and interpret contract specifications and other technical specifications

Familiarity with lighting design software such as Visual Professional, AG132 and photometric tools as well as knowledge of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) recommendations, NEC, NESC, AASHTO and FHWA is preferable

Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions

A master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in electrical engineering.

Required skills

AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Visual Professional, AG132, IESNA Standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), AASHTO Standards, FHWA Standards

Experience

1+ years