Assistant Plan Examiner, Alternative Energy

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

In the effort to catalyze New York Citys transition to a clean resilient and equitable energy future the Office of Alternative Energy (OAE) was established pursuant to NYC Administrative Code section 28-103.33 to streamline the process for obtaining the necessary approvals to install and maintain alternative energy projects from the Department and other relevant agencies. OAE is housed in the Office of Technical Certification and Research (OTCR).

Under supervision the Assistant Plan Examiner Alternative Energy performs work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in the engineering analysis of structures and building equipment systems and the examination of plans for the construction alteration or repair of buildings and equipment systems under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings. Responsibilities include:
- Review and process applications in connection with alternative energy projects; Work with applicants manufacturers and integrators to obtain required documentation; Standardize review processes and/or establish acceptance criteria for frequently used technology.
- Work directly with design and construction professionals and filing representatives to achieve their new building or alteration program including related alternative energy technology projects in a code compliant manner. Work with staff in Technical Affairs as required to ascertain compliance with other applicable laws of New York City.
- Review site safety plans.
- Engage in research investigations studies and examinations related to alternative energy and alternative materials.
- Explain compliant development Department rules and laws to public in-person by telephone or by email.
- Testify as needed to support such technology development and department issued violations issued for non-compliant construction alteration and repairs.
- As directed perform fieldwork to make on site evaluation of installed work including code compliance and safety.
- May operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned duties.

REMOTE WORK
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 20310

Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college and a masters degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.

A masters degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in electrical engineering. A degree in any other engineering area or in any engineering technology area is not acceptable.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time