Design Reviewer (Electrical)

New York City

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New York City, NY, us on site Until 10/5/2026 7+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division, Architecture & Engineering Unit seeks a Design Reviewer (Electrical).

The duties for this position will include, but are not limited to, project scoping, design and/or review of consultant drawings and specifications (utilizing Blue-Beam), site inspection and reports, ad hoc technical investigations; in-house design (utilizing AutoCAD) and providing technical expertise and support services for client-agency projects. The candidate will also interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and technical staff.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ESTIMATOR (ELECTRICAL) - 20121

Qualification Requirements
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical estimating work on construction projects; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of acceptable experience. Full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering will be credited on a year for year basis up to a maximum of five years of acceptable experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical estimating work on construction projects.

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.

Compensation (from employer):
78740 – 90551 USD

About this role

Summary

Review electrical designs, drawings, specifications, and perform site inspections for city projects.

Job title

Design Reviewer (Electrical)

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

On-site in New York City, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$79k–$91k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

drawing reviewAutoCADBlue-Beam

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

electrical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City