Junior Engineer (Design)
CityOfNewYork
Posted: January 14, 2026
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Join our team as a Junior Engineer in our Design or Construct division, working on infrastructure projects in New York City.
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Job Description
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Mechanical Engineering Intern title, reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3005). Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card, Receipt of Filing or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure is seeking Junior Engineers to join the Design or the Construction Management Units within the Division.
The selected candidates will receive hands-on training and assist in moderate to difficult engineering work, research studies, engineering investigations, and examinations relating to engineering functions; and will perform civil engineering work of moderate difficulty under the direction of an Engineer-In-Charge and/or Resident Engineer. The work and/or training will be in one or more of the following specialized engineering areas: design, drafting, engineering investigations, estimating, specifications, structural computations, field surveys/inspections, and some design-related site inspections.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN - 20403
1. A baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics from an accredited college or university; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work.
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.