Engineering/Capital- (Design & Construction Assistant - NYS Parks and Recreation Taconic Park Region)

Design & Construction Assistant - NYS Parks and Recreation Capital/Engineering Department

OVERVIEW

All capital improvement projects integrate green design elements. Intern will work with the Capital Design and Construction Group and Park staff including landscape architects, engineers and architects to support the development of energy efficient, environmentally sensitive and sustainable design & construction projects.

-Interns work 10-20 hours per week during the semester.

DUTIES DESCRIPTION

 Design and Construction Assistant will:

• Obtain, evaluate and record field information for project(s).
• Assist staff with information gathering and surveys.
• Work with limited direction and supervision.
• Use computer software commonly used in design and construction.
• Work with team to develop successful project(s) or in support of projects.
• Prepare graphics including plans, details, presentation drawings, and written documents for report(s) and project(s).
• Support the development of guidance documents and training materials for staff.

Job duties will be tailored to the intern’s skills and interests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student applicant must be a current, undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in engineering, environmental studies, architecture, landscape architecture, or similar discipline.
• Student applicant must have valid driver’s license to visit Park and Historic Sites located in the Hudson Valley Capital District.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Garrett.Jobson@parks.ny.gov

by April 13, 2024