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 Electric Engineer, with wide latitude for independent judgment, the successful candidate will perform highly difficult and technically complex work as an engineering specialist with electrical engineering expertise. The selected candidate will also provide guidance to the Electrical Engineering design project teams and monitor electrical systems tasks.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Prepare complex plans, specifications and project schedules.
2. Perform project coordination and ensure completion of engineering tasks.
3. 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.
4. Prepare complex condition assessment and feasibility reports and construction drawings using CADD and specifications.
5. Provide support during all phases of design and construction.
6. Coordinate construction documents and constructability reviews.
7. Coordinate with design teams to establish and assure implementation of electrical design standards for the Capital Program.
8. Prepare cost estimates; track project schedules and budgets.
9. Provide bi-weekly project progress and status reports.
10. Sign and seal engineering and other official documents.
11. Review projects designed by consultants.
12. May serve as a Leader on a project of great technical complexity.
13. Represent the Office of Design at inter-departmental meetings.
14. Serve as Unit liaison for electrical engineering issues.

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 visit the link below:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

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

(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.

1. Eight plus years of experience in electrical engineering projects design. 2. Expertise in electrical engineering design typical for residential and commercial properties and community centers new work and renovations. This includes, but not limited to design, trouble- shooting, repair, inspection, operation and maintenance of electrical systems and devices for power, lighting, fire alarm system and devices, motors and motor controls, intercom, CCTV and devices, voice and data, and lightning protection. 3. Experience in development of construction documents. 4. Strong Micro Station/AutoCAD skills. 5. Knowledge of current NYC BC, NEC, FDNY, NFPA and other related Codes and Standards, and CSI Standard. 6. Experience presenting solutions to project teams and clients. 7. Strong written and verbal communication skills interpersonal skills. 8. Strong leadership and organizational skills. 9. NICET and LEED AP certifications preferred.

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.