Job Description

The Division of Traffic Operations’ Signals and Street Lighting is seeking motivated candidates to perform responsible engineering work. Candidates will engage in research, investigations, studies, and plans using AutoCAD, and 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 candidates will coordinate with design consultants and review submitted plans for the development /modification of new and/or existing signalized intersections and streetlight 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 catalog cuts for construction. Maintain records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and inspection data.

Work Location: 34-02 Queens Blvd., LIC, NY 11101

Hours/Shift: 35 Hours/Shift TBD

To Apply:

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 #: 612839

Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 612839

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.

Preferred Skills:

• Candidates should be detail-orientated, accurate, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Candidates should have the ability to work effectively with others and collaborate in a team environment.

• Candidates 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.

• Candidates should have the ability to read and interpret contract specifications and other technical specifications.

• Candidates should have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration; or

2. A masters degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture

from an accredited college or university.

Additional Information

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.