Forensic Engineering Intern

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 construction-related 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 low-rise buildings with sidewalk sheds and identify underlying conditions causing the shed to be in place.
• Learn to identify façade and structural defects on low-rise buildings and mark for inspection.
• Identify buildings of a specific occupancy and open roofs (as structurally compromised buildings).
• Conduct historical building research related to low-rise 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

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

• Interest in engineering and/or architecture. - Proficiency in computer skills.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.