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Electrical Engineering Intern

CompanyCity of New York
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The candidate will perform electrical engineering tasks including designing traffic signals and street lighting, conducting field surveys, and ensuring compliance with city and national codes. They will also coordinate with consultants, review technical plans, and maintain project records.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$59,747 - $72,352
Company Size
5575
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1934 to provide decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to 1 in 16 New Yorkers, providing affordable housing to 511,384 authorized residents through public housing and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) programs as well as Section 8 housing. NYCHA has 177,565 apartments in 2,410 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments. In addition, NYCHA connects residents to critical programs and services from external and internal partners, with a focus on economic opportunity, youth, seniors, and social services. With a housing stock that spans all five boroughs, NYCHA is a city within a city.
About the Role

Job Description

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Electrical Engineering Intern, or must have filed for the open-competitive Electrical Engineering Intern list, Exam #6047.

The Division of Traffic Signals and Street Lighting is seeking motivated candidates to perform responsible work in Electrical Engineering. The Candidates will engage in research, investigations, studies, or examinations related to the engineering functions or activities of a department or agency. Prepare designs and plans using AutoCAD, evaluate contract documents and specifications, working drawings, and other technical specifications and estimates of quantities. Conduct field visits and complete lighting and Traffic survey projects and any lighting improvement requests to ensure city standards, IESNA, and national electrical codes are met. The successful candidates will coordinate with design consultants and review submitted plans for the development/modification of new and/or existing signalized intersections and street lighting work. Coordinate electrical service, relocation, and other requests for utilities. Advise and make recommendations to other city and state agencies regarding traffic signal and street lighting projects. Review and approve shop drawings and catalogue cuts for construction. Maintain records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and inspections data.

Some assignments may require a driver's license. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of the appointment in this position.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INTERN - 20302

Qualifications

1- A baccalaureate degree in electrical or electronic engineering from an accredited college; or

2- 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.

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

  • Agency: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
  • Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
  • Salary Band: $70,000 to $80,000
  • Compensation: USD 59747 - USD 72352
  • Key Skills
    AutoCADElectrical EngineeringTraffic Signal DesignStreet LightingTechnical SpecificationsContract DocumentsField SurveysProject CoordinationData MaintenanceEngineering DesignNational Electrical CodesIESNA Standards
    Categories
    EngineeringGovernment & Public SectorTransportation