The NYC Department of Sanitation is the world’s largest sanitation department. DSNY collects more than 10,500 tons of residential and institutional garbage and 1,760 tons of the recyclables each day. While efficiently managing solid waste and clearing litter or snow from 6,300 miles of streets, the Department is also a leader in environmentalism committing to sending zero waste to landfills. The Bureau of Facilities Planning and Engineering (“FP&E”) provides engineering support services to DSNY’s operating bureaus in implementing projects of varying scope, pertaining to new garages and rehabilitation of existing garages, salt storage buildings, and other facilities under DSNY’s jurisdiction.

Under direction, with very great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, performs extremely difficult, responsible, and technically complex work as an engineering specialist in electrical engineering, such as the following:

- Prepares construction documents for in-house Electrical, Fire Protection, and Communication System Construction projects related to new construction or renovation.
- Conducts or directs all aspects of research on extremely complex and important engineering projects.
- Assists in preparing budget and construction bid estimates for Electrical, Fire Protection and Communication projects and reviews consultant cost estimates.
- Reviews shop drawings submitted by contractors.
- Oversees or prepares and reviews proposals and reports of a complex nature and recommends appropriate action.
- Conducts field investigations for Electrical, Fire Protection and Communication systems at facilities and provides detailed engineering reports.
- Reviews consultant’s designs, calculations, and specifications for existing and new systems and makes complete evaluations with recommended action.
- Performs electrical calculations and analyses, such as load sizing, wire, conduit and equipment sizing and selection, cost comparison.
- Supervises and conducts field surveys and construction inspections.
- Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinates.
- Signs and seals engineering and other official documents.
- Serves as a team leader on a project of great technical complexity or a project that has potential impact on agency engineering operations.

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
A masters degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the electrical engineering experience required in “1" above.

- A valid New York State driver’s license. - Strong background in Electrical Engineering principles and applications as they relate to the rehabilitation of existing and construction of new Electrical/ Fire Protection/Communication and MEP systems. - Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills. - Demonstrated ability/potential to work effectively and motivate project teams in supporting roles. - Familiar with the NYC DOB Building Code, NYC and NYS Electrical Codes, Fire Code, NFPA Codes, ASPE Standards, NEC codes, and Energy Codes, Commissioning, and NYC DOB job filling. - Preference will be given to those candidates with ten or more years of experience.

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.