MEP Reviewer (Electrical Engineer) for the Division of Building Land Development Services

Agency Description:

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City.

As the nation’s largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York’s tenants.

With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike.

Your Team

The Office of Development (OOD) leads the agency’s effort to create and preserve affordable housing in collaboration with other HPD offices as well as other city, state and federal agencies. The OOD is comprised of eight divisions that administer a range of programs.

These divisions include New Construction Finance, Special Needs Housing, Housing Incentives, Building and Land Development Services (BLDS), Homeownership Opportunities and Preservation, Preservation Finance, Portfolio Management and Conversions, and Compliance and Enforcement.

BLDS leads the agency’s effort in providing architectural, engineering, cost valuation, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within OOD. The Office of Development utilizes a public-private partnership model and provides loans, grants and/or incentives to assist in the finance of housing development projects that will benefit low- and moderate-income New Yorkers.

BLDS is the largest division within the Office of Development with over 100 staff composed of seven units which include: the Bureau of New Construction Design Review Services, the Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Construction Services, Environmental Planning Unit, the Policy Unit, and the Program Management Unit.

Your Impact

As MEP(Electrical) Reviewer you will be responsible for reviewing the design and monitoring the installation of Electrical systems for both newly constructed and rehabilitated multi-family buildings assisted by HPD Funding/Assistance.

Your Role

This role involves coordination with internal and external partners and stakeholders to address various complex issues to review of electrical designs provided by consultants.

The ideal candidate should have a background in Engineering, Engineering Science, or related field, and possess a thorough understanding and strong knowledge base of New York City building and construction codes, NEC, NFPA, as well as Federal, State, and City housing codes and regulations, along with experience in methods and standards for new construction and preservation of multi-family housing.

Your Responsibilities:

· Review Electrical and Fire Alarm plans and contract documents, submitted by private architects and engineers, to assure compliance with industry design standards and pertinent codes, including the New York City Building Code, NEC, NFPA, New York City Energy Conservation Code, and Enterprise Green Communities.

· Assure that industry standards are being met or exceeded in the sizing and design of Electrical systems.

· Prepare cost estimates by gathering quantities from construction drawings and utilizing RS MEANS cost database, for multi-family new construction and renovated residential buildings.

· Review cost estimates and change orders prepared by external consultants for accuracy and reasonableness.

· Conduct field surveys and inspections of existing Electrical and Fire Alarm systems and assist in determining a scope of work, cost estimate, and recommendations for repair and/or systems replacement.

· Monitor the installation of Electrical and Fire Alarm systems during the construction/alteration of multi-family buildings to ensure conformance of work to approved plans, contract specifications, industry standards and pertinent codes, and timely adherence to the proposed construction schedule.

· Review scopes of work for Electrical systems for errors and omissions.

· Perform thorough and systematic research on Electrical and Fire Alarm systems by obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing pertinent information, documentation and consulting appropriate parties to successfully resolve discrepancies.

· Prepare contract documents for Electrical and Fire Alarm systems in multiple dwelling and city-owned buildings.

· Prepare accurate, organized and comprehensive reports pertaining to engineering matters.

· Engage in research, investigations, studies and analysis related to engineering functions of the Agency.

Preferred skills

1. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of electrical engineering and related electrical systems, with a working knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinkler and other building systems as they inferface with electrical design and installation, or the demonstrated ability to developed such knowledge, to provide technically sound recommendations and determinations.

2. Thorough knowledge of applicable City, State and Federal building, electrical, energy, fire protection housing and construction codes, regulations, standards, and practice.

3. Experience in review of plans and contract documents for electrical, fire alarm and low-voltage systems with familiarity in coordinating electrical requirements associated with mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, and other building systems for multi-family housing.

4. Experience in cost estimating of electrical trades.

5. Proficient in use of various estimating tools including Bluebeam, RS MEANS database, etc.

6. Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

7. Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, scopes of work, and specifications.

8. Experience in conducting Electrical inspections at construction job sites for new and existing buildings.

9. Ability to effective coordinate and communicate with architects, engineers, contractors, project managers and other technical specialists.

10. Ability to work independently, apply independent judgment in technical matters, take initiative, and work effectively with others.

11. Excellent mathematical, technical, written, verbal, and organizational skills.

12. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects in a timely manner, and address complex technical issues in a timely manner.

13. A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

14. Candidate may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including H-1B visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

How to Apply

Please email resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Salary range for this position is: approximately $90,551 annual salary (based on a 35 hour work week with a required unpaid lunch)

Work Location: 100 Gold Street, New York, NY

NOTE: Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Pay: $90,551.00 per year

Work Location: In person