Civil Engineering Intern

City of New York • Valhalla, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Civil Engineering Intern within the Drinking Water Operations (DWO) South Division, Drinking Water Operation Directorate, located in Valhalla, New York. Under direct supervision, of the Engineering Manager, the Civil Engineer Intern will provide vital support for the civil engineering portions or aspects of the operation and maintenance of facilities, and various equipment under the directorate. They will perform electrical engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college.
• Possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.
• Must be physically able to wear a respirator and must not have any condition that would prevent a good face seal when wearing a respirator.
• Must maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Driver License for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Keeps electronic logs of operations, equipment performance, maintenance activities and water quality.
• Test operates equipment through SCADA, Process Logic Controllers or other.

Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation and review of plans, drawings, specifications and estimates of quantities to support in house, capital and Job Order Contracts(JOC).
• Prepare drawings and sketches, and perform advanced mathematical calculations.
• Conduct routine field inspections of water treatment facilities, attendance in meetings for construction projects.
• Assist with development of various standard operating procedures and other elementary civil engineering duties.
• Meet with consultants and contractors, research and submission of historical data, drawings, plans, and other information.
• Prepare and coordinate permits, inspections of projects and completion of inspection reports, submission of payment packages and other related paperwork as required.
• Update maintenance records using computer based assets management system.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern