Environmental Engineer Intern

Job Description The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, 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 delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.5 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day to protect the environment and the city’s surrounding waterways. The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) are: 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. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City’s water or sewer systems. The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is seeking to hire an Environmental Engineer Intern within the Division of Capital Program Management (CPM) for Distribution & Drainage section. The selected candidate will provide engineering support for stormwater management, drainage infrastructure, sewer systems, environmental compliance, and related water quality and resiliency projects. Responsibilities will include assisting with engineering analyses, data collection and evaluation, preparation of technical reports, review of design documents, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The employee will support the evaluation of drainage and sewer system through field investigations, hydraulic/environmental data review and modeling, GIS mapping, and engineering calculations. The position will assist senior engineers with: Collecting, organizing, and analyzing environmental, hydraulic, and infrastructure-related data. Supporting stormwater management and drainage improvement projects. Reviewing drainage plans, reports, calculations, and technical documentation. Performing basic engineering analyses and calculations. Preparing spreadsheets, maps, figures, presentations, and technical reports. Using engineering software, databases, GIS applications, and agency data management tools. Participating in field visits to observe infrastructure conditions, collect information, and support project assessments. Coordinating with DEP units, consultants, contractors, and other agencies as needed. The position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in environmental engineering, stormwater management, drainage systems, and infrastructure planning while working under the guidance of experienced engineers. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE TAKEN CIVIL SERVICE EXAM NO. 6118 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER INTERN, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For additional information about DEP, visit Recruitment Contact: [emailprotected] DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING INTE - 20616

Qualifications A baccalaureate degree in environmental, fire protection, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in environmental, fire protection, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering technology and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental engineering work. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of New York