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City of New York · 4 weeks ago

Project Manager Intern – TEP

Manhattan, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$60K/yr - $69K/yr

The City of New York is seeking a motivated Project Manager Intern to join the Division of Transportation Planning & Management. The role involves assisting in the design and implementation of transportation planning and engineering projects, conducting environmental studies, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance safety and mobility on the City's streets.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the review of environmental studies under CEQR/SEQR/NEPA processes using the analytical procedures presented in the CEQR Technical Manual

Assist in conducting a variety of traffic operations and safety studies following the Department’s guidance on levels-of-service (LOS) analyses for signalized/unsignalized intersections and pedestrian elements (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, and street corners) using a variety of analysis tools including Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro/SimTraffic, and other traffic simulation models (i.e., VISSIM, etc.) to develop and test improvement measures to ameliorate congestion, improve mobility, and enhance safety of all street users

Perform engineering reviews of schematic geometric designs and Design Approval Document/Preliminary Design Investigation reports for capital reconstruction projects, and other transportation projects using the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual

Assist senior staff in organizing and preparing written reports and graphic materials for presentations; maintain project management systems for tracking project progress and providing project data; participate in technical and advisory committee meetings; coordinate with City agencies and consultants; and interact with other agency representatives on Department studies and projects

Work independently and as part of a team and will work mainly in the office but may be required to conduct occasional field work

Qualification

Traffic EngineeringTransportation PlanningEnvironmental ReviewAutoCADHCSSynchro/SimTrafficNEPA ProcessesCEQR ProcessesTraffic Simulation ModelsWriting SkillsOral Presentation Skills

Required

To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Project Manager Intern, or be reachable on the civil service list for Project Manager Intern

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; or

A master's degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university

The candidate should have a clear understanding of the four-step transportation planning process and its application to land use and transportation

The candidate should have a working knowledge of environmental review and safety assessments and be able to summarize and analyze data

The candidate should have a working knowledge of AutoCAD for purposes of preparing graphics for inclusion in the Department's reports and presentations, as well as of AutoTurn for verifying vehicle turning maneuvers

Valid NYS Driver's License required

Preferred

Experience in CEQR, SEQR and/or NEPA processes

Proficiency in HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, and/or knowledge of traffic simulation models (i.e., VISSIM, etc.), as well as knowledge of traffic engineering/transportation planning principles and the traffic/transportation aspects of environmental impact studies

Knowledge of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, the AASHTO Green Book, the CEQR Technical Manual, and the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, Highway Design Manual, and Environmental Manual

Excellent writing and oral presentation skills preferred