Design Reviewer (Electrical)

• DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Posted on

08/04/2026

• Full-time

Location

QUEENS

• Exam may be required

Department

PUB BLDGS/A+E/ENGINEERING

Salary range: $78,740.00 – $90,551.00

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Job Description

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours

Only candidates who are permanent in the Electrical Engineer title, reachable on the open-competitive list for exam #6046 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division, Architecture & Engineering Unit seeks a Design Reviewer (Electrical).

The duties for this position will include, but are not limited to, project scoping, design and/or review of consultant drawings and specifications (utilizing Blue-Beam), site inspection and reports, ad hoc technical investigations; in-house design (utilizing AutoCAD) and providing technical expertise and support services for client-agency projects. The candidate will also interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and technical staff.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

All applicants, including City Employees:

Please go to NYC Government Jobs Explore Careers City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 20315

Minimum Qualifications

(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.

Preferred Skills

Candidate should possess a minimum of 5 -10 years of experience in commercial and institutional design/review experience in electrical engineering experience in multi-discipline design and construction-related issue resolution, including preparation of detailed sketches, construction documents, and specifications, and reviewing shop drawings of projects between 5 and 15 million dollars in construction cost is a plus familiarity with current Building codes, City Electrical and LEED requirements, the most current NYC Energy Conservation Code, Energy Analysis for Building Code Compliance, and renewable energy systems is required. Candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel. The candidate must have good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills and be skilled in resolving multi-discipline design and construction issues.

55a Program

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 yo…