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Project Engineer

New York City Department of Transportation
$66,330.00 - $99,528.00
remote work
United States, New York, Queens
Jul 04, 2025
*In order to be considered for this position the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Electrical Engineer, or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Assistant Electrical Engineer Exam # 3108, or be eligible under the 55a program.* The Division of Traffic Operations, Signals, and Street Lighting is seeking to hire motivated candidates to perform responsible work in electrical engineering. The successful candidates will engage in research, investigations, studies, or examinations related to the engineering functions or activities of the department or agency. Prepare designs and plans using AutoCAD, and 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 improvement requests to ensure city standards, IESNA, and national electrical codes are met. The successful candidates 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 catalog cuts for construction. Maintain records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and inspection data. Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of the appointment in this position. Work Location 34-02 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101 Hours/Shift: 35 hours/Shift TBD Additional Information: *In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Electrical Engineer, or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the open competitive Assistant Electrical Engineer Exam # 3108, or be eligible under the 55a program.* Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of the appointment in this position. 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. To Apply: *In order to be considered for this position the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Electrical Engineer, or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the open -competitive Assistant Electrical Engineer list, Exam # 3108, or be eligible under the 55a program.* Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of the appointment in this position. All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #: 718382 Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 718382 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 20310 Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; or 2. 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. Preferred Skills -Candidate should be detail-oriented, accurate, and have strong verbal and written 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. -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. -Candidate should have the ability to read and interpret contract specifications and other technical specifications. Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout duration of the appointment in this position. 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.