The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Bureau of Fire Prevention cultivates a safer city for its citizens, visitors and first responders by preventing loss of life and property damage from fire and other emergencies. We accomplish this 24/7 by identifying fire and life safety hazards; creating, revising, and enforcing the New York City Fire Code; reviewing plans for critical systems designed to protect and alert building occupants; licensing qualified companies to install and service fire protection equipment and systems; certifying individuals to monitor fire safety conditions; and educating individuals and businesses about fire safety. In addition, the Bureau of Fire Prevention is critical partner with the Bureau of Fire Operations (Firefighters) and Bureau of Fire Investigations (Fire Marshals), providing assistance and guidance during post-fire incidents and investigations; and coordinating with other City agencies on matters concerning fire and life safety. The Bureau consists of Fire Protection Inspectors, lawyers, engineers, explosives experts, and Fire Officers work together to save lives in New York City.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Assistant Mechanical Engineer in the Bureau of Fire Prevention.Reporting directly to the Assistant Deputy Director, the successful candidate will: Review technical reports, testing and consult with management-level staff to support policy-making decisions. Prepare oral and written reports for review. Engage in studies or investigations related to water-based and alternative fire suppression systems, to determine design feasibility. Review or examine fire suppression plans for emerging technologies, including Battery Energy Storage System (ESS), Co-Generation plants, Hydrogen Fuel Dispensing Facilities, etc. Conduct fire simulations utilizing computational fluid dynamics simulated models, to determine building performance fire scenarios. Research the New York City Mechanical Code, Construction Code and Fire Code; Rules of the City of New York, National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Factory Mutual (FM) standards. Confer with engineers, architects and others in matters relating to assigned projects.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering.

Knowledge of different battery chemistries, including lead acid, advanced lead acid, NiMH, flow batteries, zinc batteries and all type of lithium-ion technology. Strong knowledge of the Fire Code and Rules building, mechanical and electrical codes. NFPA standards and other related industry rules and regulations. Excellent analytical skills. Excellent communication 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 at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.