City Of New York

Assistant Electrical Engineer

City Of New York$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • One year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering can substitute for one year of experience.
  • No degrees in other engineering fields or engineering technology are accepted.
  • Candidates must be permanently serving as an Assistant Electrical Engineer or have passed Exam #3108 or filed for Exam #7007.

Responsibilities

  • Review and recommend approvals/disapprovals for fire alarm plans and documents.
  • Examine submissions related to fire alarm systems for various occupancy types.
  • Research and interpret relevant codes and standards for fire alarm systems.
  • Review technical proposals for fire alarm installations from city agencies and industry.
  • Prepare written responses for fire alarm plan and equipment reviews.
  • Assist in developing technical guidelines for fire alarm documentation.
  • Coordinate and perform inspections to verify fire alarm installation compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time off for vacations and holidays.
  • Pension plan and retirement savings options available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Job stability within a dedicated public service environment.
Full Job Description
***This position is ONLY open to candidates serving permanently in the civil service Assistant Electrical Engineer title or candidates who have taken and passed Exam #3108 or candidates who have filed for the upcoming Exam #7007 *** The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks 3 full-time Assistant Electrical Engineer in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Reporting directly to the Chief Examiner, the successful candidate will: Review fire alarm plans and documents and recommend approvals/disapprovals. Review fire alarm plans and documents submissions, including fire alarm equipment reviews for Certificates of Approval and fire alarm plan examinations of the proposed fire alarm systems for residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Research codes and standards, review fire alarm-related technical reports, and 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 development of technical guidelines for fire alarm equipment documentation submissions. Meet with city agencies, contractors, expeditors to discuss fire alarm installation submissions. Coordinate and perform inspections of fire alarm installations to determine project completion. Coordinate plan review process with the Department of Buildings and other City and State Agencies. ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 20310 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.

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