Assistant Electrical Engineer

***This position is ONLY open to candidates serving permanently in the civil service Assistant Electrical Engineer title or who appear on the civil service list for Exam #3108 or who have filed for the upcoming Exam #7007 ***
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.
The Bureau of Fire Prevention cultivates a safer city for its citizens, visitors and first responders by preventing loss of life and property damage from fire and other emergencies. We accomplish this 24/7 by identifying fire and life safety hazards; creating, revising, and enforcing the New York City Fire Code; reviewing plans for critical systems designed to protect and alert building occupants; licensing qualified companies to install and service fire protection equipment and systems; certifying individuals to monitor fire safety conditions; and educating individuals and businesses about fire safety. In addition, the Bureau of Fire Prevention is critical partner with the Bureau of Fire Operations (Firefighters) and Bureau of Fire Investigations (Fire Marshals), providing assistance and guidance during post-fire incidents and investigations; and coordinating with other City agencies on matters concerning fire and life safety. The Bureau consists of Fire Protection Inspectors, lawyers, engineers, explosives experts, and Fire Officers work together to save lives in New York City.
The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks 3 full-time Assistant Electrical Engineer in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Reporting directly to the Chief Examiner, the successful candidate will: Review fire alarm plans and documents and recommend approvals/disapprovals. Review fire alarm plans and documents submissions, including fire alarm equipment reviews for Certificates of Approval and fire alarm plan examinations of the proposed fire alarm systems for residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Research codes and standards, review fire alarm-related technical reports, and participate in technical meetings. Review technical proposals for fire alarm installations submitted by other city agencies and the fire alarm industry. Prepare written responses for plan and equipment review submissions. Assist in development of technical guidelines for fire alarm equipment documentation submissions. Meet with city agencies, contractors, expeditors to discuss fire alarm installation submissions. Coordinate and perform inspections of fire alarm installations to determine project completion. Coordinate plan review process with the Department of Buildings and other City and State Agencies.
ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 20310

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.

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.