Assistant Electrical Engineer

Assistant Electrical Engineer

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks three full-time Assistant Electrical Engineers 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

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.

Knowledge of New York City Building and Fire codes, National Fire Protection Association standards, New York City Electrical Code, New York City Construction Codes, and New York City Rules and Regulations. Professional Engineer license. 3 years of fire alarm plan examination, design, and inspection experience. Excellent written and verbal skills.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.