Jump to main content.

Search

Junior Engineer (Construction)

  1. DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Posted on: 02/05/2026
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

INFRA/CONST.MGMT2/S. QNS/SEC1

$59,888.00 – $68,871.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Project Manager Intern title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive list #5114 may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is seeking a Junior Engineer to join the Construction Management Unit.

The selected candidate will receive hands-on training and assist in moderate to difficult engineering work, research studies, engineering investigations, and examinations relating to engineering functions; and will perform civil engineering work of moderate difficulty under the direction of an Engineer-In-Charge and/or Resident Engineer. The work and/or training will be in one or more of the following specialized engineering areas: design, drafting, engineering investigations, estimating, specifications, structural computations, field surveys/inspections, and some design-related site inspections.

Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field -Testing and OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session.

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.

PROJECT MANAGER INTERN# - 22425


Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; or
2. A master’s degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.


Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills 2.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD 3.Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main) 4.Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards 5.Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices 6.Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred) 7.Valid driver's license (required) 8.Personal vehicle (preferred)
55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.
Residency Requirement

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.
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

767262

Posted until

2026-04-05

Title code

22425

Civil service title

PROJECT MANAGER INTERN#

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Junior Engineer (Construction)

  1. Entry-Level

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns

  1. Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Junior Engineer (Construction)

Search