Engineer A/B/C (Electrical) Architecture & Engineering In-House Design Studio

Description

• Maintain and develops general understanding of engineering principles.
• Monitor the progress of the construction phase of the project.
• May act as a discipline leader in a department to train and develop internal staff in the discipline.
• Perform review for either Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) or Line Projects.
• Ensures compliance to codes, standards, and that the project is completed on schedule.
• Engineer B may direct lower level Engineers, Technical Inspectors, Quality Assurance Specialists, Associate Engineers, and Engineering Technicians.
• Provides mentoring for professional development of lower level employees.
• Perform and/or supervises the preparation of scope, pre-schematic, schematic, preliminary and construction documents including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• May chair or participate in department seminars and workshops.
• Manages multiple projects at the same time.
• May function as a project leader reporting to an Engineer B or Engineer C, Managing Engineer, or Director to plan and coordinate work with other Engineers.
• Assists in preparing new design standards and procedures.
• Works as a project leader on multiple, complex construction projects and major design and exploration programs to plan, assign, direct, manage, and supervise the work of stakeholders such as Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialists, Technical Inspectors, Associate Engineers, and Engineering Technicians, resolving any problems that occur.
• The Engineer - C is responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed, and manages team members and/or contractors on projects to achieve the objectives of the Authority.
• May coordinate the work of consulting firms and/or individual consultants and contingent staff on projects and does design review of outside consultants.
• May coordinate the work of consulting firms and/or individual consultants and contingent staff on projects.
• Responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed.
• Work on several more complex design projects such as large primary schools, small intermediate schools, special types of buildings (e.g., special education schools), full modernizations, large additions, and specialized and/or numerous CIP projects.
• Provide overall coordination for in-house design projects.
• May be required to sign, seal and file engineering drawings.
• Trains new SCA employees and contingent staff, as well as outside design consultants, on SCA standards and procedures.
• Prepare field reports.
• Perform design review of work for engineering portions of multiple projects.
• Supervise the review of contractor’s submittals.
• Work with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors, and various government agencies.
• Conduct site observations.
• Perform design review of work prepared by other engineers.
• Performs design review of work prepared by other engineers
• Technical Inspectors working on several less complex design and construction projects, such as new schools, modernizations, additions, leased space, and CIP projects.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the design of electrical power systems, including service room layouts, distribution systems, and load calculations.
• Level A: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer.
• Strong familiarity with NFPA-70 National Electrical Code.
• Level B: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer and three years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; two years must be as a project engineer; project team, or squad leader
• Knowledge of NYC Energy Conservation Code (2020) and experience with lighting and control system design.
• Understanding of contract documents for engineering projects and the ability to administer them during the construction phase.
• Level C: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer and six years of full-time, paid post-licensure experience as a Professional Engineer; three years must be as a project engineer; project, team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility.
• Familiarity with New York City Building and Electrical Codes and relevant industry standards of practice in professional electrical engineering design.
• Proficiency in the design of low-voltage systems such as public address, data/telecommunications, and security camera systems.
• All levels require a bachelor’s degree.
• Expertise in fire alarm system design, with in-depth knowledge of FDNY requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance