About the posting
“The Division of Traffic Signals and Street Lighting is seeking motivated candidates to perform responsible work in Electrical Engineering.”
Read the full posting on City of New York's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 11, 2026.
Pay in context
City of New York does not list pay for this role. 67 percent of engineering (not software) postings in New York, NY do; their median is $118,375.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 10, 2026, 13 days ago, and seen on City of New York's careers page today.
At 13 days old, it is under the 38-day median.
City of New York's postings we have seen close took a median of 3 days.
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Seniority
Level: entry.
Place and cost of living
On site in New York, NY; prices in NY run 8 percent above the US average.
The engineering (not software) market in New York, NY
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From City of New York's posting
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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
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.
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.