Junior Engineer (Construction)

Job Description

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Civil Engineer Intern or if you are on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #9036 or #2009). There may be current civil service list restrictions impacting the agency's ability to hire.

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure seeks Junior Engineers. The selected candidates will receive hands-on training and assist in moderate to difficult engineering work, research studies, engineering investigations, and examinations relating to engineering functions; and perform civil engineering work of moderate difficulty under the direction of an Engineer-in-Charge. The work and/or training will be in one or more of the following specialized engineering areas: design, drafting; engineering investigations; estimating; specifications, structural computations; field surveys; and some design-related site inspections.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

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.

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

Candidates should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD applications, and design experience related to infrastructure works (i.e. sewer, water mains, roadways). Candidates must also be familiar with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and NYCDEP specifications and standards, MUTCD, AASHTO, and understand the NYC infrastructure system as well as current engineering methods and standards. Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling is a plus.

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.