Electrician
Core
Install, maintain, and repair high- and low-tension electrical systems supporting lighting, heating, power, and communications across buildings, structures, and highways for NYC transit infrastructure.
Role type
Skilled Electrician (Infrastructure & Transit Systems)
Builds
Reliable electrical infrastructure for bus operations, traffic signals, surveillance, and street lighting.
Domain
Municipal Transportation & Public Infrastructure
Required skills
High-voltage and low-voltage electrical system installation and repair, diagnostic testing, traffic signal maintenance, municipal street lighting maintenance, data center electrical systems (battery/flywheel/diesel generators), fiber optic cable pulling and splicing, video network distribution, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) maintenance, HVAC system operation in data centers, compliance with NYC Electrical Code.
Preferred skills
Fiber optic testing and splicing (OTDR, fusion splicers), Genetec video platform, large-scale data center fiber networks, traffic signal control systems.
Technologies
OTDR, fusion splicers, Genetec, fiber optic networks, video detection sensors, microwave sensors, E Z Pass tag readers, diesel generators, flywheel backup systems.
Responsibilities
Install and repair electrical wiring, traffic signals, and surveillance equipment; conduct diagnostic tests to identify and fix faults; collaborate with contractors on large-scale infrastructure projects; interpret specifications for equipment ordering; maintain power backup systems during blackout conditions.
Seniority
Mid-level Skilled Worker (5+ years experience required)