The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.

BEDC seeks to hire a Sustainability Intern for the In-house Design (IHD) directorate located in Queens, NY. Under supervision, the selected candidate supports capital projects by assisting on the implementation of sustainability initiatives on capital projects; data compilation and analysis of existing programs, system management and outreach; support of individual project review and compliance task tracking; and conducting regulatory research. This project-specific work provides an intern experience that resembles an entry level sustainability job, preparing the candidate for graduation. In addition, each summer intern develops one special project in an area that is of personal interest and of a research need of the Bureau; these undergraduate projects are typically more technically focused. Past projects included the waste tracking database, stormwater design guidance, carbon accounting tools and material research.

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

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.

- Student must currently be enrolled at a college/university at the undergraduate level majoring in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, or environmental studies - Student must have at least a 2.5GPA (on a 4.0 scale) - Student must have at least a junior class standing - Student preferably should have already taken classes in sustainable design, city planning, environmental engineering, environmental science, project management, green infrastructure, climate change and/or environmental justice. - Familiarity and/or experience with computers/software such as Microsoft Office suite is preferred. Selection Criteria: - Strong writing skills effective interpersonal skills. - Leadership skills self-motivation and ability to work well with minimal supervision.

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/.

New York City residency is NOT required for this position.

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.

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2025-BEDC-004-Sustainability Intern