The New York City Comptroller, an independently elected official, is the Chief Financial Officer of the City of New York. The mission of the office is to promote the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of New York City government, in order to secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. We utilize the tools and responsibilities that the City Charter assigns us to ensure that City government is budgeting wisely, investing strategically, living up to its promises and obligations, and keeping a sharp eye on the long-term challenges to come.


The Bureau of Engineering (BOE) provides technical competency in the evaluation of claims pending in the Bureau of Law and Adjustment (BLA) involving construction, construction services, and property damage to ensure the fair and just resolution of claims and lawsuits involving the City. BOE also enables the timely and just administration of City contracts. BOE’s technical analysis and recommendations are core to the Bureaus’ mission to ensure the fair and just resolution of claims while protecting the fiscal interest of the city. In addition, BOE’s thorough and expeditious review of Final Contract Time Extensions requests (FTE) promotes the equitable and fair administration of City contracts while protecting the City from unanticipated claims under such contracts. BOE furthers its mission by liaising with City-wide Engineering Audit Officers and providing guidance on compliance with contract provisions and Comptroller’s Directives in the pre-audit of payments on capital construction projects. BOE strives to increase equity, inclusiveness, and transparency in the claims process, by simplifying access to and enhancing ease of use.

Responsibilities of the Engineering Intern include, but are not limited to:

- Assisting the Bureau of Engineering with the investigation of General Construction claims and disputes


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Matriculation at an accredited college. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in college.


IMPORTANT:
- Our office is located at the David Dinkins Municipal Building, 1 Centre St. in Manhattan/New York.
- All interns will work in-person in the office, Monday – Thursday, 28 hours per week.
- The employment period will be from June 2 – July 31, 2025.

As of June of the Program year the prospective interne 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.

- Coursework in Engineering or construction management - Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.