Engineer Intern - Full/Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription options

Dental & Vision

Pension Plan

401k & IRA options

Transit benefit

Public Loan Forgiveness

PTO benefits

Job summary

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) is seeking an Engineering Intern for an 18-month, full-time temporary position in its Architecture and Engineering Department. The role involves learning engineering practices, performing drafting, design and calculations, and making site observations under guidance.

The position supports the Authority's mission to design and construct safe, sustainable NYC public schools. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Baccalaureate and engineering certifications (if required).
• Work experience: a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles while learning practices used by the Authority.
• Perform drafting, design, detailing and simple calculations.
• Make site or field observations under direct supervision.
• Perform related tasks.

Job description

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 Summary

THIS IS A TEMPORARY 18-MONTH FULL-TIME POSITION 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.

Job Description Responsibilities

• 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.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY 18-MONTH FULL-TIME POSITION 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.

Benefits

• 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 growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

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

The School Construction Authority's (SCA) mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City. We are dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost-effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality and integrity.