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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Electrical Engineering Intern

$59,747 – $72,352 / annualInternalELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INTERNApply by August 31, 2026

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 Electrical Engineering Intern, Exam #6047.

The NYCDOT seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Traffic Management Center unit within the Traffic Operations divisions. The unit is 24/7 operations including holidays and weekends. The selected candidate will be assigned to a specific shift, under general supervision of the TMC shift supervisor will perform highly technical engineering work including monitoring and troubleshooting problems related to the maintenance of 13,900 traffic signals, working with maintenance contractors via radio communication to troubleshoot traffic signal failures to restore proper operations that are critical to ensure proper flow of traffic and the safety of the public. Troubleshoot of the wireless communication used in conjunction with traffic signals and coordinate with the service provider and their sub-contractor, check the status and the health of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment, prepare and provide report to management and to in-house maintenance shops, provide technical support. Utilize the agency video surveillance system and other vehicle detection technology tools to manage traffic incidents citywide including monitoring work zones, severe weather conditions that may impede traffic flow and coordinate the response to traffic incidents with first responders and other city and state agencies in the metropolitan region. The individuals may work different shifts, nights, weekends and holidays and will report directly to the shit supervisor.

Minimum 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.

Preferred skills

• Strong computer skills in the use of software programs including MS Excel, MS word, MS Outlook, MS Access. • Preferred Knowledge of

TransSuite TCS (Traffic Control System management software) • Familiar with Intelligence Transportation System (ITS) Control management software • Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and traffic management systems technology and applications. • Ability to maintain records and prepare reports related to the work. • Ability to communicate effectively with others

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 Electrical Engineering Intern, Exam #6047.

Additional information

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 Electrical Engineering Intern Exam #6047.

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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

Residency requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

How to apply

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 Electrical Engineering Intern, Exam #6047. program.. All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #: 783830

Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link for JOB ID #:

783830 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use.

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