Assistant Plan Examiner, Electrical

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in the engineering analysis of building equipment systems, and the examination of plans for the construction, alteration or repair of buildings and equipment systems under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings. Under supervision: - Examines and reviews design and/or equipment plans and specifications for the installation of electrical systems 1,000 kVA and above, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings to note compliance with and violation of Construction Code provisions and other pertinent codes and regulations regarding structures, materials, applications, and methods of construction, etc. - Interprets the National Electrical Code, Construction Code, Zoning Resolution and other rules, regulations, and legislation as they apply to the legality of proposed building construction, alteration or repair, including all Energy code requirements - Prepares reports and recommendations on the approval of applications - Engages in research, investigations, studies, and examinations related to the National Electrical Code - May be required to perform fieldwork to make on site determinations

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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York.
• Candidates who are reachable on the Assistant Electrical Engineer open competitive list.

Responsibilities

• Examines and reviews design and/or equipment plans and specifications for the installation of electrical systems 1,000 kVA and above, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings to note compliance with and violation of Construction Code provisions and other pertinent codes and regulations regarding structures, materials, applications, and methods of construction, etc.
• Interprets the National Electrical Code, Construction Code, Zoning Resolution and other rules, regulations, and legislation as they apply to the legality of proposed building construction, alteration or repair, including all Energy code requirements
• Prepares reports and recommendations on the approval of applications
• Engages in research, investigations, studies, and examinations related to the National Electrical Code
• May be required to perform fieldwork to make on site determinations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level