Plan Examination Trainee, Electrical

The Department of Buildings is a City agency responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the Construction Codes, the Zoning Resolution, and the Energy Code. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. As a Department we are committed to becoming a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer.

We are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable and transparent.

Plan Examination Trainees work alongside seasoned professionals to gain valuable experience, training, and mentoring in the research and review plans for the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings and building equipment systems. There is an opportunity for advancement to Assistant Plan Examiner, Electrical (Civil Service

Title:

Assistant Electrical Engineer) after one year of satisfactory service, subject to internal and oversight agency approvals; see below exam information.

• Reads plans and specifications prepared by licensed professionals to understand the proposed scope of the work and determine conformity with codes, rules, and laws.
• Researches applicable codes, regulations, and rules pertaining to safe and compliant buildings and building equipment systems.
• Prepares preliminary electronic objection sheets for review and markup by a Plan Examiner or Assistant Plan Examiner.
• Researches pertinent codes to evaluate applicant requests for code variances and make recommendations for consideration and discussion with senior staff.
• Researches and interprets the Department’s and other city agency records.
• Evaluates application forms for completeness and accuracy.

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) will be offering an examination for Electrical Engineering Intern in February. The selected candidate will need to take and pass the exam, then be reachable on the list when it is established. Following appointment from the list, Electrical Engineering Intern maturates to Assistant Electrical Engineer after 1 year of satisfactory service. Exam information will be available on nyc.gov/examsforjobs

beginning on February 4, 2026. General information on exams and the exam schedule are available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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

• A baccalaureate degree in electrical or electronic engineering from an accredited college; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in electrical or electronic engineering technology and two years of full‑time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work.

• Highly organized to manage project documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at .

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.