Senior Design Reviewer (Electrical)

City of New York • New York City, NY

14d • Onsite

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. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one of the following: 1. 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; or; 2. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law; or 3. Three years of full-time experience as described in "1" above and 2 years of education received at an accredited college, technical school, or trade school approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization with a major sequence of courses in or directly related to the technical areas described in "1" above; or 4. Two years of full-time experience as described in "1" above or 2 years of formal training or education described in "3" above and a minimum of 3 years participation in an apprentice inspection program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings and the Commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
• Candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.
• Candidates other than Licensed Engineers or Architects must possess at the time of appointment a Home Inspector Certificate recognized by the State of New York.
• All licenses and certificates must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• For certain assignments, candidates must qualify for appointment as a Special Patrolman. This status must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
• For Assignment Level II In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed engineers and professional architects must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, an International Code Council Building Inspector Certification as approved by the Department.
• For Assignment Level III In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals other than licensed engineers and professional architects must have, after meeting the minimum requirements for Assignment Level II above, at least one additional International Code Council certification in mechanical, plumbing or electrical specialties as approved by the Department.

Responsibilities

• project scope development
• existing conditions surveys and forensic analyses
• review of design and construction documents prepared by consultants
• 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
• providing technical analyses of project design quality issues
• interface with sponsors, consultants, contractors, project managers, and technical staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees