Organization

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility. NYCHA is the nation’s largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and approximately 10,600 employees who manage and maintain 326 developments that house over 400,000 residents. NYCHA also operates the country’s largest Section 8 program, which provides rental assistance to over 200,000 additional families.

NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division integrates and aligns the Authority’s existing development, modernization, and asset management work being carried out by the Real Estate Development, Capital Projects, and Comprehensive Modernization departments. This includes a $4.5 billion capital program – one of the largest in NY State – as well as a historic real estate transaction portfolio. The A&CM Division delivers comprehensive repairs to NYCHA buildings and apartments through innovative financing models, strong partnership with residents and other stakeholders, strategic, data-driven portfolio planning, and cost-effective project delivery and management. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by incorporating innovative building materials, construction methods, and technology, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance and management systems.

The Architecture & Engineering Services Department provides design services and oversight of AE firms for the division and across NYCHA while setting overall design requirements and standards for properties input to technical scoping for vendor contracting across NYCHA.

Reporting to the Managing Electrical Engineer, the successful candidate will perform electrical engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility. Duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Perform responsible design work including preparation of contract documents for upgrading building systems and/or designing new system. This includes but not limited to preparing drawings and specifications.
2. Perform work in design, inspection, and testing.
3. Prepare condition assessment and feasibility reports and construction drawings using AutoCAD and other software as applicable.
4. Prepare and perform tasks, assignments, and processes on e-builder program.
5. Engage in research and investigation related to the electrical engineering functions, including the repair and capital improvement of NYCHA infrastructures.
6. Prepare bid documents including drawings and specifications.
7. Conduct field visits (surveys in pre-design and design phase, and inspections of projects under construction) and emergency site visits including investigation of unsafe conditions throughout all five boroughs.
8. Respond to RFIs (Requests For Information) with solutions to problems encountered prior to bid or during construction.
9. Coordinate the assigned design work with other disciplines and project managers.
10. Monitor progress of assignments against design/construction scope, budgets, and schedules.
11. Review A/E consultants and contractors’ electrical submissions.
12. Prepare cost estimates; track project schedules and budgets.
13. Coordinate construction documents and constructability reviews.
14. Coordinate with design teams to establish and assure implementation of electrical design standards for the Capital Program.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the following link:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

Additional Information
1. Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
2. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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.

1. Strong AutoCAD and other drafting software skills. 2. Knowledge of construction management and scheduling software. 3. Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365. 4. Familiarity with relevant design standards, codes, and industry standards of practice. 5. Familiarity and understanding of construction documents. 6. Strong organizational and communication skills. 7. Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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/

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.