Assistant Electrical Engineer

• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Posted on

10/09/2026

• Full-time

Location

QUEENS

• Exam may be required

Department

Street Lighting Engineering

Salary range: $66,330.00 – $99,528.00

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Job Description

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Electrical Engineer, or must be reachable on the open-competitive civil service list for Assistant Electrical Engineer, Exam #7007.

The Division of Traffic Signals and Street Lighting is seeking motivated candidate to perform responsible work in Electrical Engineering. The candidate will engage in research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the engineering functions or activities of a department or agency. Prepare designs and plans using AutoCAD, evaluate contract documents and specifications, working drawings and other technical specifications and estimates of quantities. Conduct field visits and complete lighting survey projects and any lighting improvement requests to ensure city standards, IESNA, and national electrical codes are met. The successful candidate will coordinate with design consultants and review submitted plans for the development/modification of new and/or existing signalized intersections and street lighting work. Coordinate electrical service, relocation, and other requests for utilities. Advise and make recommendations to other city and state agencies regarding traffic signal and street lighting projects. Review and approve shop drawings and catalogue cuts for construction. Maintain records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys and inspections.

Some assignments may require a driver’s license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver’s license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.

Hours/Shift: 35 Hrs. / Mon- Fri/ 8:00am – 4:00pm

Work Location: 34-02 Queens Blvd L.I.C., NY 11101

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #: 773926

Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 773926

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Most public libraries have computers available for use.

Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 20310

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

• Candidate should be detailed orientated, accurate, excellent verbal and strong writing communication skills. - Candidate should have the ability to work effectively with others and collaborate in a team environment. - Candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD and have strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Familiarity with lighting design software such as Visual Professional, AG132 and photometric tools as well as knowledge of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) recommendations, NEC, NESC, AASHTO and FHWA is preferable. - Candidate should have the ability to read and interpret contract specifications and other technical specifications. Some assignments may require a driver’s license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver’s li…