Assistant Electrical Engineer - DPW

Join Our Team at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works (DPW): Building a Better Future Together!

Key Elements Of The Role:

• Assist in the design construction inspection and maintenance of public works projects.

• Prepare engineering plans cost estimates and material quantities for improvements.

• Conduct load studies and recommend upgrades to County electrical services.

• Act as a resident electrical engineer on construction projects ensuring compliance with specifications.

• Supervise inspections and maintain uptodate electrical drawings specifications and equipment instructions.

• Investigate and address faulty operations of electrical equipment to ensure proper functionality.

What You Bring:

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles construction specifications and engineering drafting.

• Proficiency in technical computations cost estimation and the use of engineering instruments.

• Ability to write and interpret technical specifications plans and construction documents.

• Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

Salary: $59038 per year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
a) Graduation from a college with federallyauthorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and two 2 years of experience in design and/or installation of electrical systems and equipment; or
b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six 6 years of experience in design and/or installation of electrical systems and equipment; or
c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

FURTHER POSITION DETAILS:

• Thorough knowledge of construction specifications and of their application to public works

• Thorough knowledge of the principles practices and instruments used in engineering drafting

• Through knowledge of mathematics and application to electrical engineering computation

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering

• skill in the use of engineering instruments and equipment

• Ability to perform difficult technical computations to make estimates and tests and to compile engineering data and statistics

• Ability to make difficult and technical engineering drawings

• Ability to write technical engineering specifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and gain compliance with specifications in a tactful and impartial manner

• Ability to supervise assistants in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and the general public

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Why Join Suffolk County DPW

• Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in enhancing public infrastructure.

• Exciting Projects: Collaborate on diverse and meaningful public works initiatives.

• Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for advancement and skill development in a supportive environment.

• WorkLife Balance: We prioritize your wellbeing and provide an optimal worklife integration.

This Role Is A Provisional Appointment

A provisional appointment which occurs only in the competitive class is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates

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Countys Commitment to Diversity Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote support and implement the Countywide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color religion creed national origin ancestry disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship sex sexual orientation gender identity age citizenship marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.