Senior Design Reviewer (Electrical)

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering Unit seeks a Senior Design Reviewer (Electrical). Reporting to the Director and Deputy Directors of the Engineering Unit, the selected candidate will be responsible for project scope development; existing conditions surveys and forensic analyses; the review of design and construction documents prepared by consultants; the preparation and review of documents and construction administration for in-house design projects; coordinating design reviews with architectural and engineering staff; providing technical analyses of project design reviews with architectural and engineering staff; and providing technical analyses of project design quality issues. The selected candidate must be thoroughly knowledgeable of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and interface with sponsors, consultants, contractors, project managers, and technical staff.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience working at a construction trade as an architect, engineer, electrician, plumber, carpenter, mason, plasterer, ironworker, building construction superintendent or inspector of building construction
• A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law
• Three years of full-time experience as described above and 2 years of education received at an accredited college, technical school, or trade school
• Two years of full-time experience as described above or 2 years of formal training or education and a minimum of 3 years participation in an apprentice inspection program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings
• Possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York
• Possess a Home Inspector Certificate recognized by the State of New York (if not a Licensed Engineer or Architect)

Nice To Haves

• 10-15 years of experience in commercial and institutional design/review experience in electrical engineering
• Experience in multi-discipline design and construction-related issue resolution
• Familiarity with current Building codes, City Electrical and LEED requirements
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Project scope development
• Conduct existing conditions surveys and forensic analyses
• Review design and construction documents prepared by consultants
• Prepare and review documents and construction administration for in-house design projects
• Coordinate design reviews with architectural and engineering staff
• Provide technical analyses of project design reviews
• Provide technical analyses of project design quality issues

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• 55a Program eligibility for qualified persons with a disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees