Environmental Engineer Intern

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6, employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2, square mile watershed that extends miles north and west of the City.

New York City has approximately , catch basins, , hydrants, 90, valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a million gallon underground storage tank and 7, miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations (BWSO) seeks to hire one motivated Environmental Engineer Intern for the Review and Permitting Unit within the Division of Engineering, Connections and Permitting. The typical tasks and responsibilities of the staff in the unit are to perform reviews of engineering plans or Backflow Prevention Assembly installation on water services. Under supervision, the selected candidate will perform engineering work and responsibility including but not be limited to the following:

- Reviewing Applications/Plans/ Exemptions for Backflow Prevention (BFP) Assemblies submitted by the professional engineer or registered architect within duly specific period.
- Checking Initial/Annual Test reports for compliance with approved plans within a duly specified time frame and maintain detailed & accurate records of test reports in the database.
- Participating in meeting with the Applicant/Design Engineer regarding BFP Application/Plan requirements. Coordinate professionally with the unit/applicants to assist the unit’s function.
- Developing detailed knowledge of all application and permit procedures related to water connections and BFP installations. Prepares oral and written reports as required.
- Engaging in studies, investigation or examinations related to the engineering functions or activities of the department
- Engaging in other reviews and studies associated with water and sewer connections.

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
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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.

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Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills
1. Aptitude in reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, plans, reports, and specifications.2. Excellent oral & written communication skills, as well as professional writing skills. 3. Experience with using Microsoft Office suite, GIS applications, Adobe Acrobat is preferred. 4. NYS Driver’s License.
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 class="jobad-residencyRequirement">Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position