Plan Examination Intern (Manhattan)

Plan Examination Intern (Manhattan)

Job Description

NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 4 2026. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person.

About the Team

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.

The Plan Examination unit performs work in the engineering and architectural analysis of structures and building equipment systems and the examination of plans for the construction alteration or repair. The unit examines plans for the construction alteration or repair of buildings and equipment systems under the jurisdiction of the NYC Department of Buildings.

Position Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Plan Examiner the intern will:

-Become familiar with NYC Construction Codes and Zoning Resolution and what constitutes compliance

-Shadow current plan examiners as they review applications from the Industry

-Assist the Chief Plan Examiner and Assistant Chief Plan Examiners with research applications and presentations

-Receive special projects or assignments from the Borough Commissioners Office

-Participate in training opportunities offered with the Unit



Major/Field of Study

Architecture

Architectural Technology

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

Qualifications :

As of June of the Program year the prospective intern 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 :

Full-time