Civil Engineering Intern: Sidewalk & Ramp Projects (ADA)

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to support sidewalk and pedestrian ramp projects. The role involves field mark-outs, collaboration with DDC, consultants, and inspectors, and preparing reports on project status and contract issues.

Qualified candidates hold a civil engineering degree or a related program, and the position emphasizes ADA familiarity and a commitment to safe, accessible urban infrastructure in New York City.

Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform mark-outs with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), consultant, and contractor for pedestrian ramp construction.
• Attend progress meetings to evaluate and report on the status of the contracts; address issues that are outstanding and need to be resolved with DDC; inform DDC about the Department of Transportation's (DOT) priorities for the construction of sidewalk and pedestrian ramps; prepare reports for the Executive Director and the Chief Engineer regarding contracts; participate in construction site meetings; perform related work as assigned.
• Ensure pedestrian ramp upgrades are performed in accordance with required stipulations.
• Resolves issues found on site with direction from the Assistant Civil Engineers and Civil Engineers.
• Mark out locations for construction
• Evaluate and assess pedestrian ramps after construction.
• Create field reports for any issues that require immediate attention.
• Attend site meetings.
• Assist with the review of designs, plans, and contract specifications/scopes.
• Prepares engineering reports where needed.

Skills

ADA knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering

Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering technology

Job description

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to support sidewalk and pedestrian ramp projects. The role involves field mark-outs, collaboration with DDC, consultants, and inspectors, and preparing reports on project status and contract issues.

Qualified candidates hold a civil engineering degree or a related program, and the position emphasizes ADA familiarity and a commitment to safe, accessible urban infrastructure in New York City.