2026-BWSO-001-Engineering & Regulatory Plan Review Intern

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 stormwater, 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 Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) is responsible for the operation, maintenance and protection of the City's drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems, the protection of adjacent waterways, and the development and protection of the Department's Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. Plan Review Unit staff analyzes the proposals for the development of private water and sewer infrastructure, large public or private development projects, and green infrastructure projects.

This position will be part of an internal rotational program, offering exciting opportunities to gain experience and knowledge across various areas within the Bureau.

The selected candidate will be responsible to assist for reviewing, analyzing the designs to ensure compliance with DEP standards and engineering practices. Essential Duties and responsibilities: Under the supervision from the senior engineer, Summer Intern will utilize engineering, construction, DEP, and other standards and practices related to hydrology, hydraulics, structural engineering, and geotechnical engineering to analyze plans submitted to the Plan Review unit. Engages in research of existing water and sewer records, investigation, or studies to determine the extent of sewer infrastructure within the review area. Prepares written project reports and response letters.

In addition, the summer intern will develop a final presentation to display assignments they have been involved with while working as an intern at the DEP Interns Closing Ceremony.

This position is part of a rotational program that allows the selected candidate to rotate through two roles with two different teams. The program offers an exciting opportunity to gain diverse experience and broaden knowledge across various areas within the bureau.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT: interns@dep.nyc.gov

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

As of June of the Program year the prospective intern 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.

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.