Civil Engineering; Entry-Level

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Civil Engineering Intern within the Drinking Water Operations (DWO) South Division, Drinking Water Operation Directorate, located in Valhalla, New York. Under direct supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Civil Engineer Intern will provide vital support for the civil engineering portions or aspects of the operation and maintenance of facilities and various equipment under the directorate.

They will perform electrical engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.

• Support in the preparation and review of plans, drawings, specifications and estimates of quantities to support in-house, capital and Job Order Contracts (JOC). Prepare drawings and sketches, and perform advanced mathematical calculations.
• Conduct routine field inspections of water treatment facilities, attend meetings for construction projects.
• Assist with development of various standard operating procedures and other elementary civil engineering duties.
• Meet with consultants and contractors, research and submit historical data, drawings, plans, and other information.
• Prepare and coordinate permits, inspections of projects and completion of inspection reports, submit payment packages and other related paperwork as required.
• Update maintenance records using computer‑based asset management system.

• Conduct research and analyze data.
• System specific expertise with civil engineering practices.
• Hydraulics.
• AutoCAD.
• Use of computerized maintenance management system to track preventative and corrective maintenance.

• Conscientious.
• Information sharing.
• Critical and analytical thinking.

• Punctuality.
• Employs safe work practices.

For certain positions, you may be required to wear a respirator while performing the essential functions of this position. The selected candidate must be physically able to wear a respirator and must not have any condition that would prevent a good face seal. OSHA regulations have established medical guidelines for wearing a respirator. Therefore, the candidate will be required to have pre‑employment and periodic post‑appointment medical examinations to demonstrate that they meet applicable OSHA standards.

Once hired, employees must continue to satisfy OSHA regulations for the duration of their employment.

At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain this license for the duration of employment.

• Keeps electronic logs of operations, equipment performance, maintenance activities and water quality.
• Tests and operates equipment through SCADA, Process Logic Controllers or other systems.

465 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595

Valhalla is a hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, NY approximately 28 miles from mid‑town Manhattan.

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.

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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

New York City residency is not required for this position.

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.