Summer College Intern

City of New York • New York City, NY

11h • Onsite

About The Position

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR AGENCY AND THE 2026 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.NYC.GOV/DDC. THEN CLICK ON THE CAREERS TAB TO VIEW OUR 2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT. Our Summer Internship Program offers temporary, full-time (35 hours per week) employment from June 1, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 As the City's primary capital construction project manager, DDC builds many of the civic facilities New Yorkers use every day. We provide communities with new or renovated structures such as firehouses, libraries, police precincts, courthouses, senior centers and more. We also improve vital infrastructure. Our staff delivers roadway, sewer, and water main construction projects in all five boroughs. We provide sidewalks, street reconstruction, water mains, sewers, and pedestrian ramps quality infrastructure that is essential for a healthy, resilient city. DDC’s Summer Internship Program is an opportunity for a select group of students to gain valuable experience in the architecture, engineering, design, safety, and construction management professions within a public service context. Students will gain hands-on technical experience through specific field assignments or task specific office work and a mentoring relationship with senior-level technical staff. They will also have the opportunity, through a combination of seminars, site visits, and on-the-job training, to learn about the challenges of upgrading and constructing the City’s public buildings and street infrastructure. The Engineering Audit Office (EAO) independently audits and certifies all approved contract and contract change (change order) payments requested for work performed for construction, equipment, and related consultant services by DDC contractors and consultants prior to payments by the City of New York. The office includes the Audit Unit and the Prevailing Wage Unit. The responsibilities of undergraduate Engineering Audit Office Summer Interns will include, but are not limited to, the following: - Assist with the review of construction payment requisitions and change orders by examining supporting documentation and backup materials under supervision. - Assist with the review of contract documents, including construction drawings, technical specifications, and consultant agreements, to support audit activities. - Support prevailing wage and labor compliance reviews by assisting with the review of certified payroll records and related documentation. - Participate in field visits with Engineering Auditors to active construction sites to observe work in progress and gain exposure to public construction projects. - Perform general administrative and analytical support tasks, including organizing files, tracking review comments, and assisting with data entry and documentation. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. The application deadline for the Summer Internship Program is March 31, 2026.

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).
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the review of construction payment requisitions and change orders by examining supporting documentation and backup materials under supervision.
• Assist with the review of contract documents, including construction drawings, technical specifications, and consultant agreements, to support audit activities.
• Support prevailing wage and labor compliance reviews by assisting with the review of certified payroll records and related documentation.
• Participate in field visits with Engineering Auditors to active construction sites to observe work in progress and gain exposure to public construction projects.
• Perform general administrative and analytical support tasks, including organizing files, tracking review comments, and assisting with data entry and documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees