Junior Engineer (Design)

City of New York • New York City, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is seeking a Junior Engineer to join its Design Unit in various sections. The successful candidate will receive hands-on training and contribute to a range of engineering tasks, from moderate to complex. The work and training may encompass one or more specialized areas, including design, drafting, engineering investigations, cost estimation, specification writing, structural calculations, field surveys, and design-related site inspections.

Candidates must be permanent in the Civil Engineering Intern title, reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5047), or have filed for the open-competitive exam #6116. Applicants must provide a copy of their Notice of Result card or indicate that they are permanent in the title. Candidates who do not meet these civil service criteria will not be considered for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States and must present original documents proving citizenship or legal work authorization. DDC does not sponsor or support visa applications or extensions and does not hire temporary employees. Educational credentials must come from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification by an approved evaluation service. The position is based at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, and has a 35-hour workweek.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college; a degree in another engineering area or in civil engineering technology is not acceptable.
• Must be permanent in the Civil Engineering Intern title, reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5047), or have filed for the open-competitive exam #6116.
• Must provide a copy of a Notice of Result card or indicate permanent status in the title.
• Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States and provide original documents proving citizenship or legal authorization to work.
• Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research studies, engineering investigations, and assessments related to various engineering functions.
• Carry out civil engineering tasks of moderate complexity under the supervision of an Engineer-In-Charge.
• Perform work or training in one or more areas: design, drafting, engineering investigations, cost estimation, specification writing, structural calculations, field surveys, and design-related site inspections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level