Assistant Electrical Engineer

City of New York•New York, NY

36d•$66,330 - $99,528•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is seeking 3 full-time Assistant Electrical Engineers to join the Bureau of Fire Prevention. This bureau is dedicated to cultivating a safer city by preventing fire and life safety hazards through code enforcement, plan reviews, licensing, certification, and public education. The Assistant Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in reviewing fire alarm plans and documents, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and coordinating with various agencies and stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of New York City residents and visitors.

Requirements

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
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 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.

Nice To Haves

Serving permanently in the civil service Assistant Electrical Engineer title.
Appearing on the civil service list for Exam #3108.
Having filed for the upcoming Exam #7007.

Responsibilities

Review fire alarm plans and documents and recommend approvals/disapprovals.
Review fire alarm plan submissions, including fire alarm equipment reviews for Certificates of Approval.
Conduct fire alarm plan examinations of proposed fire alarm systems for residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.
Research codes and standards related to fire alarm systems.
Review fire alarm-related technical reports.
Participate in technical meetings.
Review technical proposals for fire alarm installations submitted by other city agencies and the fire alarm industry.
Prepare written responses for plan and equipment review submissions.
Assist in the development of technical guidelines for fire alarm equipment documentation submissions.
Meet with city agencies, contractors, and expeditors to discuss fire alarm installation submissions.
Coordinate and perform inspections of fire alarm installations to determine project completion.
Coordinate the plan review process with the Department of Buildings and other City and State Agencies.