Intern - Civil/Construction Engineering

CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN - 20202

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. Under the guidance of the Staten Island Ferry (SIF) Deputy Director of Facility Engineering the selected Civil Engineer Interns will collaborate with other internal groups to support the SIF engineering program. CEIs will be expected to prepare drawings and details using AutoCAD, perform civil engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility, and assist in research, investigations, or studies related to civil engineering functions or activities. CEIs may also participate in preparation of contract documents including plans, specifications, cost estimates, attendance of field reviews and meetings, and other related duties. Field work may be needed to determine field conditions and design constructability in order to refine design plans and specifications.

Under general supervision, CEIs perform responsible marine project work on various waterfront facilities and structures such as ferry landings and racks, piers, bulkheads, seawalls, heavy marine foundations, marinas, and other coastal structures for the SIF. They provide engineering expertise and services including preliminary and final design and review, new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs of infrastructure, and related work.

Typical Tasks: Assist the SIF DDFE on small to large scale, complex, waterfront, civil marine structural engineering projects and programs, in all phases of engineering design and construction including field investigations, preliminary designs, regulatory approvals, final design, development of contract documents, and construction administration. May be required to similarly assist with mechanical and electrical engineering projects. Aid in the planning, assignment, and review of the work of consultants. Assist in the management of consultant and construction projects and contracts, ensuring design and construction projects remain on schedule and within budget. Aid in the development of project scope of work and structural design criteria; assist in project design; conduct field inspections, conditions surveys, assessments, background research, and feasibility studies; evaluate field conditions and structural and system deficiencies; estimate remaining useful design life of structures and systems; prepare engineering reports; develop creative design solutions; prepare task orders, work assignments, requests for proposals or bids, contracts, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for new facilities and for the repair of existing structures and systems; review consultant and contractor submittals; and ensure that consultant designs and contractor work conform to the scope of work, codes and DOT standards. Provide detailed reports and presentations on procurement, progress, budget, and schedules of projects. Coordinate project-specific interagency issues, such as procurements, permits, filings and approvals. Conduct field inspections before and during design and construction, through turnover. Perform Resident Engineer and Inspection services on small to medium scale projects. Provide engineering assessments, opinions and services as requested.

Microsoft Office; AutoCAD; GIS. Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Department of Education’s website at

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.

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.

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