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Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Civil Engineering Intern title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5047 or exam# 6116) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. Shape the foundation of New York City. The Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Division of Infrastructure, is seeking an ambitious Junior Engineer to join our Design Unit. In this role, you will bridge classroom theory and major urban civil works. Working directly alongside experienced Project Managers and Engineers-in-Charge, you will receive structured, hands-on training while contributing to critical capital projects that modernize the city's roadways, sewer networks, and water distribution systems. This position offers a direct pathway to develop technical mastery, earn field experience, and build a lasting engineering career in public service. Key Responsibilities - Engineering Design & Drafting: Produce detailed civil design drawings, alignments, and utility layouts using AutoCAD and Civil 3D in accordance with city and state design standards. - Analysis & Calculations: Perform hydraulic, drainage, structural, and quantity takeoff calculations under the guidance of senior engineering staff. - Site Investigations & Field Surveys: Conduct field visits and condition assessments across NYC project corridors to verify existing infrastructure, identify site constraints, and support design accuracy. - Specifications & Cost Estimating: Assist in preparing project specifications, contract documents, material quantity estimates, and preliminary construction cost forecasts. - Interagency Coordination: Conduct research and technical reviews aligned with agency guidelines (NYC DEP, NYC DOT, NYS DOT), supporting the resolution of utility conflicts and project approvals. Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluationguide.pdf. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN - 20202

Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university; or 2. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.