Civil Engineering Intern - CWC

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. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.The Citywide Concrete Unit supports the agency’s goal to enhance, rehabilitate, and maintain the City’s infrastructure by acting as the agency’s primary construction unit. We employ dedicated engineers, managers, support staff, laborers and adopt cost-savings and efficiency, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and service to safety and quality.Under general supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:Perform field layouts with close supervision for various elements such as refuge islands, medians and neckdowns as part of Street Improvement Projects & sidewalk corners for pedestrian ramp upgrades. With some supervision assure construction of projects is in compliance with federal ADA, NYS and NYC specifications and standards; NYC zoning laws and site specific or typical MPTs. Estimate project costs and durations ahead of start with some supervision. With close supervision study proposed in-house construction projects including medians, refuge islands, ped ramps, neckdowns, sidewalk exte0nsions, etc. for constructability, drainage concerns and compliance to standards. Monitor construction progress of various in-house concrete projects. Communicate to the crews design details and impromptu changes to comply with design drawings and various standards clearly and efficiently. Keep accurate written and photographic records of construction progress. Prepare daily and weekly reports related to construction progress. Review and comment on site specific MPTs for the Street Improvement Projects. Attend implementation meetings for upcoming Street Improvement Projects along with other parties involved to discuss project details. Coordinate with other units to identify potential issues and resolve conflicts related to project scope.Minimum Qualifications 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 SkillsPreference will be given to candidate who possess a driver's license valid in the state of New York.55a ProgramThis 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 ForgivenessAs 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this positionAdditional InformationThe 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., $56,181.00 – $68,034.00