Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleEngineering Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/Park & Recreation Aide 4-6)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $21.57 Hourly
Duties Description Duration: May-September 2026
Location: West Babylon, NY
Hours: 8am-4pm (Monday-Friday)
Undergraduate pay rate: $19.04/hour
Graduate pay rate: $21.57/hour
Overview
NYS Parks is a diverse agency that oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which were visited by a record 88 million people in 2024. The Capital Bureau within the NYS Parks manages the design and construction of new parks and park facilities, as well as the rehabilitation of existing facilities, structures, and infrastructure. The Bureau also includes an Energy division, which is responsible for de-carbonizing the agency's operations and transitioning NYS Parks facilities to renewable energy.
The Long Island District of the NYS Parks Capital Bureau is looking for talented college students studying architecture, landscape architecture, or engineering to assist with design and construction management at various state parks in Long Island such as Jones Beach, Robert Moses, Montauk Point and Belmont Lake State Park.
Job Duties:
• Participate in design of new and rehabilitation projects of various systems for bathhouses, maintenance and concession buildings, playgrounds, athletic fields, trails and coastal and green infrastructure.
• Assists in preparing time schedules, cost estimates, material approvals, and other tasks associated with the supervision of construction projects.
• Assists in processing necessary paperwork for construction contracts such as: procurement RFQs for purchase orders, minority business requirements search, insurance coverage, wage rate documents, claims, releases, payment records.
• Review submittals, plans and specifications
• Participate and record minutes at meetings
• Assist current construction projects by visiting construction sites and attending meetings.
• Draft NYS Parks standard details and write technical specifications to assist with the preparation of projects going out to bid.
• Prepare presentations and assist with project organization and documentation.
• Records data and prepares records and maintains files necessary for the functioning of the Capital District unit.
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications
There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.
See additional comments for operational needs.
Additional Comments This internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students.
Operational Needs:
• Current undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student pursuing a degree at a SUNY institution in architecture, landscape architecture or engineering.
• Candidate must have effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingThe internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and confirmation of full-time SUNY enrollment (transcript or enrollment letter) to:
nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov
Please include "Engineer" in your subject line.
Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency