Environmental Engineering Intern

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 5,500 employees. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.3 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.

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The Bureau of Environmental Compliance's mission is the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, which affect the health and safety of the public and environment. Specifically, the bureau enforces the City's Asbestos regulations as well as the Air and Noise Codes. The Bureau is comprised of the Division of Air & Noise Policy, Permitting and Enforcement and the Asbestos Control Program. These divisions respond to air and noise code complaints, inspect and track asbestos removal projects, and foster the goals of environmental protection.

The Environmental Engineering Intern will perform technical duties in support of the New York City Air Pollution Control Program. The selected candidate will receive training and develop proficiency in performance of the following duties :

• Examine application requests to register and operate combustion and industrial process equipment.
• Perform field inspections, including use of testing instrumentation of equipment to be permitted.
• Prepare technical reports related to field inspections and other technical and regulatory matters.
• Inspect premises and construction sites in connection with issuance of pertinent permits.
• Inspect installations to assure adherence to specifications, plans, and work permits.
• Conduct engineering analysis and write preliminary reports of new technologies presented to the Department.

Valid NYS Driver's License is mandatory.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college. A Baccalaureate degree in engineering technology is not acceptable.

Preferred Skills

Ability to climb stairs and ladders and engage in extensive walking at facilities being inspected, including those under construction and renovation, while following all mandated safety procedures. Familiarity with various computer software programs. A baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or environmental engineering.

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 https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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.

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