Project Manager Intern – TEP

• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Posted On: 12/19/2025

• Full-Time

Location

MANHATTAN

• Exam May Be Required

Department

Traffic Eng & Planning

Salary Range:

$59,888.00 – $68,871.00

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*** 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. ***

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, and ensuring the safety of all street users. The Traffic Engineering and Planning Unit (TEP) is responsible for conducting, reviewing, and approving a wide range of traffic engineering/transportation planning studies, analyses and methodologies.

TEP seeks an experienced, ambitious, and motivated candidate to serve as a Project Manager Intern, to work with a multi-disciplinary team on the design and implementation of complex transportation planning, safety, and engineering projects. The selected candidate, under the general supervision and guidance of senior TEP staff, will assist in the review of environmental studies under CEQR/SEQR/NEPA processes using the analytical procedures presented in the CEQR Technical Manual. The candidate will also 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.

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

Preferred Skills

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. Valid NYS Driver's License required.

Additional Information

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

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

Hours/Shift: 35 hours/week

Work Location: 55 Water Street, NY, NY

To Apply

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 762396

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Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. 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
2. A master's degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

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. Valid NYS Driver's License required.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

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Job ID

762396

Posted until

01/17/2026

Title code

22425

Civil service title

PROJECT MANAGER INTERN#

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Project Manager Intern – TEP

• Experience Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

55 Water St Ny Ny

• Category:

Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Project Manager Intern – TEP