Plan Examination Intern (Manhattan)

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks, starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 4, 2026. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person. About the Team At the NYC Department of Buildings, we are responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. As an Agency, we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer, we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable, and transparent. The Plan Examination unit performs work in the engineering and architectural analysis of structures and building equipment systems and the examination of plans for the construction, alteration or repair. The unit examines plans for the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings and equipment systems under the jurisdiction of the NYC Department of Buildings.

Requirements

• As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
• NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with NYC Construction Codes and Zoning Resolution and what constitutes compliance
• Shadow current plan examiners as they review applications from the Industry
• Assist the Chief Plan Examiner and Assistant Chief Plan Examiners with research, applications, and presentations
• Receive special projects or assignments from the Borough Commissioner’s Office
• Participate in training opportunities offered with the Unit

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed