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Civil Engineering Intern

Job ID: 11020

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: Oct 16, 2025

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Title: Civil Engineer Intern

First Date of Posting: 10/16/2025

Last Date of Filling : Open until filled

Authority: TA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: MOW Engineering/ Infrastructure Engineering

Reports to: Senior Director, Structural Inspections

Work Location: 130 Livingston St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours of Work: 8AM – 4 PM (Subject to change)

Candidates selected for this position on the NYC Transit payroll may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified

candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your

resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

TA Applicants must be in a permanent civil service status in the title(s) of Job Title or be on an established list for said title(s). If you are on an established list, your list number must be reachable to be considered for appointment.

COMPENSATION

Civil Engineer Intern: $68,709

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent(s) will be responsible for, as part of Structural Inspection group, meeting external and internal inspection mandates to inspect concrete and steel to ensure that the system infrastructure is safe for use. Duties will include: comprehensive, up-close inspection of various NYCT structure types; maintaining a status and recommended action database; analysis of defects; preparation of designs and repair plans; supervision of testing on-site; preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs, analyzing report data, performing cost estimates and preparing scopes of work and project profiles for inclusion in repair work with in-house forces, vendor contracts and/ or capital programs in the Infrastructure Engineering subdivision; giving technical guidance and administrative direction to Subway Nights Structural Inspection Program to comply with mandated inspections of Subway Tunnels, Under river Tubes, Retaining Walls, and Underground Stations, per Structural Inspection Policy, provide technical training to subway inspection teams to improve structural inspections.

Additional duties will include: attending planning, design and field meetings to represent the Division; review of Master Plans, Scopes of Work, Structural Design and Calculations, including the preparation of drawings, sketches and calculations for repairs, and new construction; performing final inspections of completed work and generating punch lists; providing field support to in-house forces and capital project supervision; researching existing conditions, recording drawings and files, new and emerging technologies. Incumbent(s) will respond to trouble calls and emergencies relating to structural conditions on a 24 hour/7daysa week basis, provide clear and concise structural evaluation reports to management and maybe working in the field or in the back office, and will also be asked to rotate days per department needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering technology and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.

DESIRED SKILLS

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Knowledge of MS Office suite and internet and mobile applications, as well as MicroStation and the EAM database.

+ Knowledge of structural inspection of concrete and steel.

+ Ability to read and write technical drawings and correspondence.

+ In-depth knowledge of construction design and code issues covering multiple city agencies.

SELECTION METHOD

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.

OTHER INFORMATION

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.