Electrical Engineer l
Salary: $65,783–$95,270

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and three controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has $10B of active construction contracts and another $15B of planning and design contracts under the responsibility and management of the bureau. The projects BEDC implement allow DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.
BEDC’s In-House Design (IHD) Division consists of eight engineering sections corresponding to the respective engineering functions they perform. This includes the Architectural, Civil, Structural, Process Mechanical and HVAC, Water Tunnel Structural, Water Tunnel Mechanical Systems, CAD, and Electrical sections plus two additional non-engineering sections, Quality Assurance and Quality Assurance Lab. Each engineering section prepares design and construction documents including engineering plans and specifications for the construction of water supply, sewer and wastewater treatment infrastructure, which are of the highest priority for the Agency.
The Electrical section prepares engineering documents for construction of the most complex electrical power distribution, instrumentation, process controls, communications, lighting, fire safety and security systems undertaken by In-House Design.
BEDC seeks to hire an Electrical Engineer I – Design Electrical Engineer for the In-House Design Division. The selected candidate will assist in implementing capital projects through the design and construction phase by the preparation of engineering documents including drawings and specifications for various DEP facilities. Specific responsibilities include preparing engineering documents for design and construction of complex electrical power distribution, process controls, communication, lighting, fire safety and security systems undertaken by In-House Design for water supply facilities, water tunnels, wastewater treatment plants and other DEP facilities. Power distribution systems include, but not limited to, low, medium and high voltage systems, electrical substations, switchgear, motor control centers, and emergency power generation systems. Instrumentation and Control systems include, but not limited to, water & wastewater process, pump and motor controls, instrumentation, monitoring systems, Distributed Control Units, Automation, HMI, and SCADA systems. The selected candidate may also review designs prepared by consultant engineers and/or oversee design staff; will also be required to travel to job sites to perform site investigations and attend site meetings during design and construction phase of projects, as required.
Qualifications
A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License and four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work. A master’s degree in electrical engineering may be substituted for one year of the electrical engineering experience required.

Preferred Skills:
• Experience in the planning, layout and details of contract drawings, specifications, shop drawing review, field inspections, and investigations.
• Experience in the design of low, medium and high voltage electrical distribution systems, electrical substations, switchgear, motor control centers and emergency power generation systems and for water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience in the design of process controls, communication, lighting, fire safety, and security systems for water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience in the application of code requirements; and preparation of technical reports, and electrical equipment design software applications.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit MEP and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication and writing skills.
• This position requires operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders.

To Apply and view full job description and qualifications:
Non-city Employees: Log on to nyc.gov/jobs and Search for Job ID # 394849.
City Employees: Log on to Employee Self Service (ESS) and search for Job ID # 394849.

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This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.