Position Information

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AgencyMTA Inspector General, Office of

Title2026 Summer Student Internship Construction Oversight

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $17 to $17 Hourly

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 30

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 1 Penn Plaza

Suite 1110

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10119

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Conduct analysis, review and research of construction contracts, project plans, change orders and bidding documents.
• Maintain and update an internal database containing historical project bidding data for MTA construction projects.
• Analyze data and information relating to construction projects, and construction related investigative and audit matters.
• Draft memoranda and other documents summarizing analysis and findings as necessary.
• Conduct research, analyze data, draw conclusions, communicate findings verbally and in writing.
• Attend meetings with the Construction Monitoring Unit personnel and other members of the OIG staff.
• Perform site visits with OIG staff.

Minimum Qualifications Educational Requirements
• Must be a full-time student pursuing a degree from an accredited institution in engineering, construction management, public administration, public policy, urban planning or other related vocational coursework.

Position Requirements
• Strong computer skills with the ability to operate in a Microsoft Office 365 environment. Knowledge of MS Office Outlook, Word and Excel required.
• Interest in the transportation, construction or engineering fields.
• Attention to detail, self-initiative, and a team-oriented approach.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Additional Comments How to Apply:
• Submit a cover letter, current resume, college transcript, and three references to RECRUITMENTS@MTAIG.ORG
• Reference the Job Title: 2026 Summer Student Internship Construction Oversight in your E-mail Subject Line.
• Combine ALL required documents: cover letter, resume, references and college transcript in ONE PDF Attachment.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The internship may be filled prior to the closing date of February 27, 2026.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Director of Recruitment

Telephone 2128780000

Fax

Email Address RECRUITMENTS@MTAIG.ORG

Address

Street 1 Penn Plaza

Suite 1110

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10119

 

Notes on ApplyingHow to Apply:
• Submit a cover letter, current resume, college transcript, and three references to RECRUITMENTS@MTAIG.ORG
• Reference the Job Title: 2026 Summer Student Internship Construction Oversight in your E-mail Subject Line.
• Combine ALL required documents: cover letter, resume, references and college transcript in ONE PDF Attachment.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The internship may be filled prior to the closing date of February 27, 2026.