Engineering Intern at NYC… · QUEENS

Summary: The NYC Department of Environmental Protection protects public health and the environment through drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and pollution management services. The Environmental Engineering Intern will review construction plans and applications for stormwater compliance, inspect construction sites and stormwater management practices, witness soil testing, and respond to public complaints under supervision.

Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the ability to read and understand engineering plans and drawings
- Understands requirements of the SWPPP. Understands applicable rules and codes. Is able to complete calculations to check designs
- Reviews applications for compliance with rules
- Responds to complaints
- Inspects construction sites for compliance with approved plans
- Inspect stormwater management practices (SMPs) for compliance with permit
- Communicates questions and concerns on applications and inspections

Required 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 Qualifications:
- Experience In reviewing, layout and details of contract drawings, specifications, field Inspections and investigations
- Experience in the review of site plans and storm water management for facilities during and after construction
- Experience in the application of code requirements and preparation of technical reports, related design software applications
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Experience using TR55, HEC, Hydro CAD or other hydrology/hydraulic software, Microsoft Word and Excel applications

Required Skills: Engineering Plan and Drawing Review, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Stormwater Management, Construction Site Inspections, Environmental Code Compliance, Engineering Calculations, TR-55, HEC, HydroCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Benefits: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.