Air Permitting Engineering Intern

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City’s DEP is seeking an Environmental Engineering Intern to support the Air Pollution Control Program. The selected candidate will review applications, conduct field inspections with instrumentation, and prepare technical reports on regulatory matters. Valid NYS Driver's License is mandatory.

55-a Program eligibility is noted. This internship offers exposure to permitting, enforcement, and environmental compliance within a large municipal utility, with diverse inspection opportunities

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in environmental, fire protection, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering.
• Or a related engineering technology degree with two years of relevant environmental engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Examine application requests to register and operate combustion and industrial process equipment.
• Perform field inspections using testing instrumentation and prepare technical reports.
• Inspect premises and construction sites for permit adherence and safety.
• Conduct engineering analyses and write preliminary reports on new technologies.
• Inspect installations to ensure compliance with plans and permits.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in environmental/ fire protection/ chemical/ mechanical/ petroleum/ aeronautical/ materials engineering

Baccalaureate degree in environmental/ fire protection/ chemical/ mechanical/ petroleum/ aeronautical/ materials engineering technology with 2+ years experience

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 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.

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; performs field inspections, including use of testing instrumentation of equipment to be permitted; preparing technical reports related to field inspections and other technical and regulatory matters; may also be assigned other duties related to stationary air pollution source control; inspecting premises and construction sites in connection with issuance of pertinent permits; inspecting an installation to assure adherence to specifications, plans and work permits; conducting engineering analysis and write preliminary report of new technologies presented to the Department. Valid NYS Driver's License is mandatory.

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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

• 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.
• Familiar 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.

, $59,747.00 – $72,352.00