NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) · 3 months ago
Engineer A/B/C (Electrical) Architecture & Engineering In-House Design Studio
Queens
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expNYC School Construction Authority (SCA) is responsible for the development of school facilities in New York City. They are seeking Electrical Engineers at levels A, B, or C to perform various technical roles and manage design projects for public schools, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for performing work in a variety of assignments and technical roles, as needed
Provide overall coordination for in-house design projects
Perform and/or supervises the preparation of scope, pre-schematic, schematic, preliminary and construction documents including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications
Work with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors, and various government agencies
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
Technical Inspectors working on several less complex design and construction projects, such as new schools, modernizations, additions, leased space, and CIP projects
Perform design review of work prepared by other engineers
Monitor the progress of the construction phase of the project
Conduct site observations
Prepare field reports
Supervise the review of contractor’s submittals
Review reports
Perform design review of work for engineering portions of multiple projects
Perform review for either Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) or Line Projects
Maintain and develops general understanding of engineering principles
May be required to sign, seal and file engineering drawings
Perform related duties, as assigned
Engineer B may direct lower level Engineers, Technical Inspectors, Quality Assurance Specialists, Associate Engineers, and Engineering Technicians
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
May act as a discipline leader in a department to train and develop internal staff in the discipline
May chair or participate in department seminars and workshops
Provides mentoring for professional development of lower level employees
Trains new SCA employees and contingent staff, as well as outside design consultants, on SCA standards and procedures
May coordinate the work of consulting firms and/or individual consultants and contingent staff on projects and does design review of outside consultants
Performs related tasks
Performs the duties of Engineer - A
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
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
Manages multiple projects at the same time
Ensures compliance to codes, standards, and that the project is completed on schedule
Performs design review of work prepared by other engineers
Assists in preparing new design standards and procedures
May coordinate the work of consulting firms and/or individual consultants and contingent staff on projects
May be required to sign, seal and file engineering drawings
May perform duties of Engineer - B or Engineer - A
Performs related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong familiarity with NFPA-70 National Electrical Code
Familiarity with New York City Building and Electrical Codes and relevant industry standards of practice in professional electrical engineering design
Experience in the design of electrical power systems, including service room layouts, distribution systems, and load calculations
Proficiency in the design of low-voltage systems such as public address, data/telecommunications, and security camera systems
Expertise in fire alarm system design, with in-depth knowledge of FDNY requirements
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
Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment
All levels require a bachelor's degree
Level A: A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer
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
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
Current New York State Professional Engineer license must be maintained for the duration of employment for all levels
Selective Certification for Special Experience: Electrical: a minimum of four years of experience specializing in electrical work; this can be any combination of pre-licensure and post-licensure work; post-licensure work is not required
Benefits
Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Prescription Drug Options
Dental & Vision Coverage
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
Transit Check Program
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
Tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role
Access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities
Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth
Company
NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)
The NYC School Construction Authority’s (SCA, NYCSCA) mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nina Kubota
President & CEO
Robert Sanft
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-07-04
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