Job Description

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 storm water, 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 3 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 a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.

BEDC’s In-House Design (IHD) Directorate consists of two units. The core IHD unit consists of seven engineering sections corresponding to the respective engineering functions they perform. This includes the Architectural, Site Civil, Structural, Process Mechanical/HVAC, Water Tunnel Mechanical Systems, BIM/CADD, and Electrical sections. 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 second unit, Engineering Services, includes the Quality Assurance, Laboratory Services, Specifications/Standard Operating Procedures and Sustainability sections. This unit focuses on the format of contract documents, standard operating procedures and quality reviews and inspections. Both IHD units support DEP operating bureaus’ capital construction requirements in a manner consistent with BEDC’s core values of safety, schedule, quality, and customer service.

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 two Electrical Engineering Interns for IHD’s Electrical Section, located in our Lefrak Office in Queens, NY. Under direct supervision of the lead design engineer, the Electrical Engineering Interns will assist in implementing capital projects at various DEP facilities through the design and construction phase by preparing engineering documents including drawings and specifications. Specific responsibilities include performing engineering work to prepare engineering documents for design and construction of electrical power distribution, communication, instrumentation & controls, lighting, fire safety and security systems undertaken by IHD for water supply facilities, water tunnels, wastewater treatment plants, administrative buildings and, other DEP infrastructure. Power systems distribution 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 Electrical Engineering Interns will be required to travel to job sites to perform site investigations and attend site meetings during design and construction phases of projects, as needed.


PREFERRED SKILLS

- Knowledge in the planning, layout and details of contract drawings, specifications, shop drawing review, field inspections and investigations.
- Knowledge in the fundamentals of engineering design and preparation of contract drawings.
- Intermediate Computer software skills in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint).
- knowledge in the application of code requirements, standards for design and construction, and preparation of technical reports, related design software applications.
- Excellent communication skills and writing skills.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in AutoCAD, Revit, Power Analysis and Lighting design software for completing engineering calculations.
- A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the state of New York will be required for some assignments.


Additional Information

DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.

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 serving in the permanent incumbent (civil service) title as indicated in the job posting notice under Civil Service Title.

We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college. A degree in any other engineering area or in electrical engineering technology is not acceptable.