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Civil Engineer Intern

New York City Department of Transportation
$57,866.00 - $70,075.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
May 22, 2025
* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST HAVE FILED FOR, TAKEN, PASSED AND BE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, EXAM # 5047, OR BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM. * NYC DOT is responsible for maintaining more than 20,000 lanes miles of city streets. The Technical Services, Innovations and Quality Control Unit is responsible for managing the quality assurance & control of asphalt production and construction within the division of Roadway Repair and Maintenance (RRM). The selected candidate will assist project managers and engineers in field assessments of asphalt pavement complexities, such as substandard roadway grades, deterioration of roadway assets and asphalt material deficiencies, and support the determination or design of potential repair solutions. Such work will include traveling to project locations across all boroughs of New York City, conducting topographical surveys, identifying construction constraints, and designing of roadway composition, measurements, and grade. The candidate will work in coordination with external parties, such as other units, divisions and city agencies or external contractors, to collaborate in design & construction alternatives through email and phone communication and in-person and online meetings. The candidate will assist in managing and updating our internal database tracking of localized street ponding cases. The candidate will also assist when requested, in the management of RRM's Materials Testing Contract, the management of RRM's Asphalt Quality Control laboratories, and providing and reviewing technical specifications for RRM's in-house construction and procurement contracts for purchases of all materials related to asphalt production and construction. Additionally, the candidate will aid in the research and development of emerging asphalt technologies which are conducted through construction testing pilots. The candidate may be asked to be present at trainings related to asphalt construction. The candidate must be willing to travel to conduct outdoor field inspections in all weather conditions, and occasionally work overtime including nights, weekends and holidays. CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN - 20202 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 Candidate must be proficient in Roadway design, Topographical surveys Asphalt production and construction and Asphalt specifications and technical writing. Candidate must have a valid New York State Driver License and be willing to travel to conduct outdoor field inspections in all weather conditions, and occasionally work overtime including nights, weekends and holidays. 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 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.