Environmental Engineering 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 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) planning and implementation for the city including permitting and enforcement for the construction/post construction program. The Stormwater Permitting Section is responsible for implementing 15 RCNY Chapter 19.1 and the construction /post-construction requirements of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit issued to the City by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Professional engineers, registered landscape architects and other professionals that have knowledge in design and implementation of designs for the prevention of pollution related to stormwater runoff prepare and submit stormwater pollution prevention plans. Under the updated MS4 Permit, the City has reduced the soil disturbance threshold of projects requiring review and approval in the MS4 areas to 20,000 square feet. In addition, the City will enforce the same rules in the combined sewer service area in an effort to reduce the occurrence of combined sewer overflows. That addition with the MS4 area reduction is expected to increase the number of applications.

BEPA is seeking to hire Environmental Engineering Interns for the Stormwater Permitting section located in Queens, NY. Under supervision, selected candidates will review construction plans for compliance with the rules and regulations for the management of stormwater from construction sites and maintenance of post construction stormwater management practices (SMPs), inspect sites for compliance with approved plans and in response to complaints from public. Applications will include documents, drawings and supporting calculations to demonstrate compliance with the code; the reviewer must be able to read and understand documents drawing and supporting calculations to determine compliance. The reviewer will inspect sites before, during and after construction and must be able to read design plans and locate proposed practices in the field. The reviewer may be required to witness soil testing for compliance with standards and specifications. Specific work areas where staff will be engaged include, but are not necessarily limited to, review of plans, calculations and supporting documentation for stormwater pollution prevention plans, witnessing soil tests, inspecting sites prior to construction, and inspecting stormwater management practices during and after construction.

Environmental Engineering Interns will be responsible for the following:
- 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.

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.

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.