About the role#
The Division of Traffic Signals and Street Lighting is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern. You will perform engineering work, research, and technical studies to support agency activities. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Queens.
What you'll do#
- Prepare designs and plans using AutoCAD.
- Evaluate contract documents, technical specifications, and estimates of quantities.
- Conduct field visits and complete lighting and traffic survey projects.
- Ensure all work meets city standards, IESNA guidelines, and national electrical codes.
- Coordinate with design consultants to review plans for signalized intersections and street lighting.
- Manage electrical service and utility relocation requests.
- Advise city and state agencies on traffic signal and lighting projects.
- Review and approve shop drawings and catalogue cuts for construction.
- Maintain accurate records of drawings, maps, surveys, and inspection data.
What you'll need#
- A baccalaureate degree in electrical or electronic engineering from an accredited college, or a baccalaureate degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology with two years of full-time electrical engineering experience.
- You must be serving permanently in the title of Electrical Engineering Intern or have filed for the open-competitive Electrical Engineering Intern list, Exam #6047.
- Preference is given to candidates with a valid New York State driver's license with no restrictions, as some assignments require driving.
Location & details#
- Location: Queens, New York.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About City of New York
The City of New York operates as the largest local government in the United States. Founded in 1898, the organization manages a wide range of public services including education, housing, public health, and emergency management. It employs over 300,000 people across more than 40 distinct agencies. The city government focuses on infrastructure, social services, and urban planning to support its diverse population.
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