DESIGN ENGINEER INTERN

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection is committed to enriching the environment and protecting public health for all New Yorkers. They are seeking two Civil Engineering Interns to support the Structural section by assisting in the design and construction phases of capital projects, which includes preparing engineering documents and coordinating with various stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the implementation of capital projects through the design and construction phase by preparing engineering documents including drawings, calculations, and specifications for large, complex projects for water supply and wastewater facilities
• Prepare engineering documents for civil site development of water supply facilities, water tunnels, wastewater pumping stations, wastewater treatment systems, and other miscellaneous facilities
• Conduct investigations and field visits, reviewing shop drawings, and requests for information; preparing and completing change order documentation; assisting in project schedule development; communicating and coordinating with other engineers and stakeholders; and documenting issues/resolutions in issues logs

What they're looking for:

• 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
• Only those applicants with permanent Civil Service status as a Civil Engineering Intern or who have taken the DCAS Civil Service Exam for Civil Engineering Intern (Exam No. 6116) are eligible to apply to this JVN
• Familiarity with the planning, layout and details of contract drawings, specifications, shop drawing review, field inspections and investigations
• Intermediate Computer software skills in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with the design of site plans, piping plans, grading and drainage plans, and stormwater management for facilities during and post construction
• Familiarity with the application of code requirements, standards for design and construction, and preparation of technical reports, related design software applications, and excellent communication skills and writing skills
• Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge in drafting in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Experience in shaft and tunnel structural design and/or building/facility design
• Experience in Designing using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs such as, but not limited to, STAAD Pro (Bentley), RAM Elements (Bentley), or SAFE (CSI)
• A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the state of New York may be required for some assignment