Junior Engineer; Construction
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Civil Engineering -
Construction
Civil Engineering
Location: Long Island City
Junior Engineer (Construction)
Department of Design & Construction
Location:
Queens
Salary: $59,747.00 – $68,709.00
Job DescriptionHours:
Full-Time Position – 35 Hours
Work Location:
30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Civil Engineering Intern title, or those who filed for the open-competitive exam #6116 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are currently 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 currently seeking a Junior Engineer to join our Construction Management 2 – South Queens – Section 2 team.
The successful candidate will be provided with hands-on training and will contribute to a range of engineering tasks, from moderate to complex. Responsibilities include construction inspection, construction management, engineering investigations, and assessments related to various engineering functions. Additionally, the candidate will carry out civil engineering tasks of moderate complexity under the supervision of an Engineer-In-Charge and/or Resident Engineer. The scope of work and training encompasses one or more of the following specialized areas: construction management, engineering investigations, cost estimation, specification interpretation, engineering calculations, conducting field inspections, and participating in contract negotiations and dispute resolutions.
Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field
-Testing and OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session.
Please note:
All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type.
DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-evaluation
- 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 # 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. CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN - 20202
1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college. A degree in any other engineering area or in civil engineering technology is not acceptable.
Preferred SkillsPlease note the following preferred skills for this position:
1. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Acrobat, and AutoCAD
3. Construction knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main) 4. Knowledge of applicable engineering standards, and some familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards
5. General understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices 6. An understanding of project scheduling and management tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
7. Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (Optional) 8. Valid driver's license (Required) 9. Personal vehicle (Preferred)
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