Forensic Engineering Intern
Forensic 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 Forensic Engineering Unit (FEU) responds in real time to constructionrelated injuries fatalities fire damage egress issues and collapsed buildings or buildings in imminent danger of collapse. The Unit provides engineering expertise and coordinates with other agencies.
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
Research the history of buildings using different tools.
Accompany engineers on site visits.
Assist FEU engineers in preparing reports.
Use interactive mapping tools (e.g. ArcGIS & Cyclomedia) to identify buildings of special concern.
Locate lowrise buildings with sidewalk sheds and identify underlying conditions causing the shed to be in place.
Learn to identify faade and structural defects on lowrise buildings and mark for inspection.
Identify buildings of a specific occupancy and open roofs (as structurally compromised buildings).
Conduct historical building research related to lowrise buildings.
Assist in engineering review of structural plans and writing engineering reports.
Participate in analysis of structures.
Review plans and calculations in conjunction with Professional Engineers.
Participate in administrative tasks related to the Building Information System.
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
Major in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Technology Construction Management Technology Architecture Architectural Technology or a related field.
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
