Engineer Intern - Full/Time

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) seeks an Engineering Intern for an 18-month, full-time temporary position in New York. You will learn and apply engineering principles within the Authority’s Architecture & Engineering Department, supporting design and construction document development for NYC public schools.

You will perform drafting, design and simple calculations, with site or field observations under direct supervision. A satisfactory education and experience mix is required.

Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor’s degree required.
• Fundamental engineering knowledge applicable to public school projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles while learning Authority practices.
• Perform drafting, design, detailing and simple calculations.
• Make site or field observations under direct supervision.
• Carry out related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Drafting

Design and detailing

Site observations

Education

Engineering bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

THIS IS A TEMPORARY 18-MONTH FULL-TIME POSITION

Build your career while building NYC Public schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation! The SCA’s Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for development of scope, design, and construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease conversions and renovation work of existing schools for New York City’s approximately 1.1 million students. Our projects are intentionally and thoughtfully designed; positive impact design is at the forefront of all our projects. Our In-House studio is a multidisciplinary practice that is responsible for designing some of the largest and most complex schools in our 1,500+ school portfolio as well as renovation work to existing schools. Our other two studios manage external consultants from design inception to completion. Our three studios are comprised of talented architects and engineers who are driven to deliver high quality custom designed, sustainable, and resilient public schools. Come and join our continuing journey towards design excellence in the K-12 education sector. Be impactful!

Job Description

The Engineering Intern is responsible for performing a wide range of elementary engineering work and related technical tasks and duties in a variety of assignments. The incumbent receives training in engineering work related to the Authority mission.

Responsibilities include:

• Applying engineering and related principles while learning practices as used by the Authority.
• Performs drafting, design, detailing and simple calculations.
• Makes site or field observations, under direct supervision.
• Performs related tasks.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Salary

• Appointment Rate: $62,638 – $84,361
• Incumbent Rate: $72,034 – $97,015

Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate or step.

Education

Baccalaureate: Engineering

Certifications (if Required)

Work Experience

A satisfactory combination of education and experience.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits Including

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill‑building, compliance, personal and professional …

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees