Electrical Inspector

New York City
New York, NY
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, and Zoning Resolution. This position performs work in the inspection of electrical installations, repairs, or alterations for conformity with NYC Construction Codes, Electrical Code, Department rules, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications.

What You Will Do

Performs technical inspections of electrical installations in connection with light, heat, or power for buildings and other structures for compliance with the New York building and electrical codes, other pertinent laws and rules, and approved plans and specifications. Makes periodic inspections of electrical wiring in combustible occupancies and places of public assembly.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations, light, heat, and/or power distribution, traffic signals, fire alarm detection, or communication systems. The candidate will also be able to study drawings to obtain details for inspections, explain and enforce electrical standards, and laws and rules relevant to the field.

Requirements

  • Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations, light, heat, and/or power distribution, traffic signals, fire alarm detection, or communication systems
  • Completion of an apprentice program, at least three years in length, in the electrical trade or electrical inspection
  • Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York
  • Qualification for appointment as Special Patrolman

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Learning budget
  • Parental leave
  • Wellness program
  • Visa/relocation assistance
  • Remote flexibility
  • Stipends
  • Bonus/commission
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