Technical Affairs Engineering Intern
Technical Affairs Engineering Intern
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Job Description
At the NYC Department of Buildings we are responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity efficiency and professionalism. As an Agency we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined understandable and transparent.
About the Team
The Technical Affairs & Code Development division manages periodic updates to the NYC Construction Codes and Electrical Code develops new Codes and related requirements interprets Code provisions and implements Coderelated policies and procedures. The Engineering unit in collaboration with the Architecture unit in the Code & Zoning Interpretation division provides technical expertise regarding complex projects general Code matters Code revisions and legislative efforts.
NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 5 2025. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person.
Position Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Engineering the Technical Affairs & Code Development Intern will:
Assist in researching and reviewing requests for equally safe alternatives to required Code provisions.
Research complex technical issues and respond to inquiries from engineers and architects regarding the NYC Construction Codes and other standards often under tight deadlines.
Assist with interpretation and cataloging of Code inquiries into the online platform.
Obtain required design information from construction Code determination documents including plans specifications reports and other construction documents.
Analyze statistical data obtained from specific construction Code queries.
Provide graphic support for the units various presentations and internal documents.
Assist in preparing correspondence and official documents.
Assist in preparing reports and recommendations for improving efficiency.
Research and review applicable referenced design standards Codes and other related laws and rules.
Help develop policies and procedures for implementing new laws rules and Code provisions.
Assist in reviewing calculations for applications requesting Code variances.
Major/ Field of Study
Candidates should be majoring in Civil Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN 10234
Qualifications :
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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
