Civil Engineering Intern

Job Description

Civil Engineering Intern | MTA NYC Transit

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at MTA NYC Transit, located in Brooklyn, NY. MTA NYC Transit is dedicated to maintaining the critical infrastructure that supports New York City’s public transportation system. As a Civil Engineering Intern in the Structural Inspection group, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity and safety of the city’s transit infrastructure through hands-on inspections, detailed defect analysis, and the development of essential repair plans. Your work will directly contribute to the operational resilience and longevity of vital transit structures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Brooklyn, NY
• Pay: $68709 yearly
• Team: Structural Inspection group, reporting to senior engineers
• Mission: Ensure the safety and integrity of New York City Transit infrastructure through comprehensive inspections and repair planning.
• Tech Stack: MS Office suite, internet and mobile applications, Micro Station, nonconformity databases

What You’ll Actually Do
• Inspections: Perform comprehensive, up-close inspections of various NYCT concrete and steel structure types to meet internal and external inspection mandates.
• Defect Management: Maintain and update defect databases, analyze identified defects, and contribute to the preparation of designs and repair plans.
• Project Coordination: Supervise on-site testing activities, perform cost estimates, and prepare scopes of work and project profiles for repair work with various forces.
• Representation: Attend planning, design, and field meetings to represent the Structural Inspection Division.
• Quality Assurance: Under the supervision of senior engineers, perform final inspections of completed work and generate punch lists for Capital Projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional with a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college.
• Experience: Knowledge of structural inspection techniques for concrete and steel and the ability to read and write technical drawings and correspondence.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, and proficiency in MS Office suite and internet and mobile applications.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Micro Station and nonconformity databases, in-depth knowledge of construction design and code issues covering multiple city agencies, and the ability to be trained to respond to trouble calls and emergencies related to structural conditions.