Engineer Trainee (35 Hour) (Hybrid)

State of Connecticut - Department of Correction; Clay Arsenal (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) seeks an Engineer Trainee for its Enforcement Division in Hartford, CT. This entry‑level role provides formal training to develop professional engineering skills in air quality enforcement and regulatory programs.

During the development program, the trainee will learn to conduct inspections, prepare enforcement actions, and support case development while attending formal training and self-study.

Qualifications

• Engineering fundamentals, principles, and methods.
• Drafting and calculating instruments proficiency.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations and create accurate drawings.

Responsibilities

• Draft and recommend Notices of Violation to address noncompliance.
• Review information and data for NOV records.
• Draft and recommend administrative enforcement actions and penalty calculations.
• Coordinate enforcement activities with multiple units.
• Prepare enforcement case documentation and referrals.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Drafting

Mathematical computations

Computer software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or atmospheric science

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) is seeking to fill an Engineer Trainee vacancy in the Enforcement Division’s Administrative Enforcement Unit in Hartford, CT.

Target Class: Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 1.

What We Can Offer You:

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Professional growth and development opportunities.

A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

DEEP's mission is to conserve, protect, and improve natural resources and the environment to provide enduring health and welfare as well as making clean, reliable, and affordable energy available for the Connecticut residents and businesses. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in supporting economic development and job creation in Connecticut as well as fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

Within the Bureau of Air Management (BAM), our mission is to work for clean air to protect human health, safety, and the environment and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Connecticut by implementing regulatory programs and supporting policies to advance clean air and climate change objectives, advance radiation safety, and promote public health. The Bureau consists of four divisions: Planning & Standards, Engineering, Radiation, and Enforcement.

Through this recruitment, the Department is seeking to fill an Engineer Trainee vacancy in the Enforcement Division’s Administrative Enforcement Unit.

The Administrative Enforcement Unit is responsible for investigating potential noncompliance with state and federal air quality laws, primarily involving stationary sources of air pollution, and for pursuing administrative enforcement action in response to any such violations, as warranted.

Under general supervision, the incumbent will receive training on and perform duties relative to the above. The incumbent may perform other duties, as assigned.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a team committed to the regulatory enforcement of state and federal air quality requirements at stationary air pollution sources throughout the state. Engineer Trainees learn to conduct comprehensive source inspections and to prepare enforcement cases to address noncompliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Trainees are required to attend formal training classes and to review self-study materials to enhance their knowledge of the principles and practices of air pollution control.

This position will require occasional in-state travel, e.g., to accompany field staff on inspections and investigations of stationary sources of air pollution. This position will require infrequent out-of-state travel, e.g., for training and to attend regional and national workgroups and conferences.

Position Highlights

This position will be located at DEEP Headquarters, at 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106. This is a full-time, 35 hour per week, Monday-Friday position. The position may include opportunities for a hybrid schedule that includes telework.

Examples of Duties

• Draft and recommend the issuance of Notices of Violation to address noncompliance with federal regulations and state statutes, regulations, permits, and orders.
• Review information and data prepared by agency staff as part of the Notice of Violation record.
• Review information and data provided by the Respondent as part of the Notice of Violation record.
• Draft and recommend administrative enforcement actions, such as consent orders, to address noncompliance with state and federal air quality laws.
• Calculating penalty recommendations.
• Draft and recommend referrals to the Attorney General’s Office and Chief State’s Attorney’s Office, as warranted.
• Discuss and negotiate the resolution of administrative enforcement actions with the Respondent.
• Maintain confidential files and case documentation.
• Draft and recommend the issuance of administrative orders to limit the emission of ozone precursor pollutants.
• Coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with staff of the Enforcement Division’s Field Enforcement, Administrative Enforcement, Compliance Analysis and Coordination, and Investigations Units.
• Provide comments and feedback on pending permitting matters before the Department.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the technical engineering work of the agency.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles and methods;
• Skill in the use of drafting and calculating instruments;
• Considerable ability to perform mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details;
• Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience or completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline or atmospheric science discipline.
• Professional experience or academic coursework in the principles and practices of air pollution control.
• Professional experience or academic coursework in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of air pollution control statutes, regulations, and permits.
• Experience communicating technical, regulatory, and policy information to audiences verbally and in writing.
• Experience with conflict resolution.
• Experience with organizing and prioritizing tasks.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.