Civil Engineer Intern

Civil Engineer Intern

Department of Transportation

Location: Manhattan

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $59,747.00 – $72,352.00

Job Description

Candidates must have filed for Exam #5047 for Civil Engineering Intern or be serving permanently in the title of Civil Engineering Intern to be considered for this position. The Roadway Repair and Maintenance (RRM) Contract Management team is responsible for managing DOT's milling contracts. These milling contracts are used to mill the streets prior to paving by RRM's In-House Crews and are necessary to reach yearly resurfacing targets. This unit is responsible for the milling contracts from inception through closure. This will involve procuring the contracts, from developing the design specifications and estimates for each contract, to working with DOT's ACCO in bidding and registering contracts. The Civil Engineer Intern will regularly review and accurately enter field data into the MCMU database, ensure data integrity and accuracy in the MCMU database. Provide training and assistance to other MCMU members on using the MCMU access database. Enhance team proficiency and ensure consistent use of the database. Review and process requisitions submitted by contractors, ensuring compliance and accuracy in the contractor's invoices. Perform cost estimates and generate daily average milled miles reports. Provide accurate financial and operational data for decision-making. Collaborate with other units or City agencies on different projects. Assist in preparing contract estimates and budgets and provide accurate financial data to support contract management. Prepare and manage task orders assigned to contractors, ensure clarity and accuracy in contractor task assignments. Conduct reviews of field data before entering it into the MCMU database and validate data accuracy prior to database entry.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college. A degree in any other engineering area or in civil engineering technology is not acceptable.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidates who are comfortable with entering and managing data accurately, pay attention to detail to keep things organized and error-free. Have basic skills in Microsoft Access to manage databases. Have general understanding of how contracts work, especially knowing how to review and process documents. Basic financial skills with ability to do simple cost estimates and handle some budget-related tasks. Able to put together basic financial reports.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required for this position.

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.