Project Manager Intern – TEP

*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Project Manager Intern or be reachable on the civil service list for Project Manager Intern. ***

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management is responsible for the safe efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the Citys streets supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living working and doing business in New York City. The Divisions responsibilities include planning street design technical analysis signs transit development freight mobility and markings and ensuring the safety of all street users. The Traffic Engineering and Planning Unit (TEP) is responsible for conducting reviewing and approving a wide range of traffic engineering/transportation planning studies analyses and methodologies.

TEP seeks an experienced ambitious and motivated candidate to serve as a Project Manager Intern to work with a multi-disciplinary team on the design and implementation of complex transportation planning safety and engineering projects. The selected candidate under the general supervision and guidance of senior TEP staff will assist in the review of environmental studies under CEQR/SEQR/NEPA processes using the analytical procedures presented in the CEQR Technical Manual. The candidate will also assist in conducting a variety of traffic operations and safety studies following the Departments guidance on levels-of-service (LOS) analyses for signalized/unsignalized intersections and pedestrian elements (i.e. sidewalks crosswalks and street corners) using a variety of analysis tools including Highway Capacity Software (HCS) Synchro/SimTraffic and other traffic simulation models (i.e. VISSIM etc.) to develop and test improvement measures to ameliorate congestion improve mobility and enhance safety of all street users.

The candidate will perform engineering reviews of schematic geometric designs and Design Approval Document/Preliminary Design Investigation reports for capital reconstruction projects and other transportation projects using the NYSDOT Project Development Manual Highway Design Manual and Environmental Manual. The candidate will also assist senior staff in organizing and preparing written reports and graphic materials for presentations; maintain project management systems for tracking project progress and providing project data; participate in technical and advisory committee meetings; coordinate with City agencies and consultants; and interact with other agency representatives on Department studies and projects. The candidate will work independently and as part of a team and will work mainly in the office but may be required to conduct occasional field work. The candidate should have a clear understanding of the four-step transportation planning process and its application to land use and transportation. The candidate should have a working knowledge of environmental review and safety assessments and be able to summarize and analyze data. The candidate should have a working knowledge of AutoCAD for purposes of preparing graphics for inclusion in the Departments reports and presentations as well as of AutoTurn for verifying vehicle turning maneuvers.

Preferred Skills
Experience in CEQR SEQR and/or NEPA processes. Proficiency in HCS Synchro/SimTraffic AutoCAD AutoTurn and/or knowledge of traffic simulation models (i.e. VISSIM etc.) as well as knowledge of traffic engineering/transportation planning principles and the traffic/transportation aspects of environmental impact studies. Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) MUTCD the AASHTO Green Book the CEQR Technical Manual and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual Highway Design Manual and Environmental Manual. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills preferred. Valid NYS Drivers License required.

Additional Information
*** To be considered for this position candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Project Manager Intern or be reachable on the civil service list for Project Manager Intern. ***
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

Hours/Shift: 35 hours/week

Work Location: 55 Water Street NY NY 10041

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees please log into Employee Self Service follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 762396
All other applicants go to and search for Job ID # 762396
No phone calls faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT visit us at: MANAGER INTERN# - 22425

Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering engineering technology architecture landscape architecture architectural technology construction construction management construction technology sustainable design urban planning urban studies city planning transportation planning business administration or public administration; or
2. A masters degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.

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 :

Full-time