Environmental Engineer Trainee — Hybrid (Air Quality)

State of Connecticut - DEEP Air Management; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) seeks an Engineer Trainee for the Attainment Planning Group in Hartford. This full-time, hybrid position offers a one-year training program under supervision, with promotion on successful completion and a defined career path within DEP’s Air Bureau.

Starting as Engineer Trainee, you will build engineering skills in emission inventories, air quality modeling, and regulatory analysis while supporting daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or coursework in engineering, meteorology, mathematics, or physical sciences.
• Experience with air pollution coursework and regulations.
• Experience with atmospheric chemistry and meteorology.
• Experience with photochemical grid models and outputs.
• Experience using R or Python and VERDI or Power BI to analyze data.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; meet deadlines with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering assessments including emission rate verifications and cost studies.
• Assist in reviewing emission inventories for regional models.
• Assist in modeling stationary/mobile emissions for planning purposes.
• Assist in reviewing proposed federal regulations and calculate effects on air pollution.
• Assist in preparing detailed technical and engineering reports.
• Analyze monitored air quality data and meteorology for trends.
• Attend training to enhance air pollution knowledge.
• Assist with daily air quality forecasts and related communications.

Skills

Engineering basics

Drafting

Mathematical computation

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

R

Python

VERDI

Power BI

Job description

The State of Connecticut - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) seeks an Engineer Trainee for the Attainment Planning Group in Hartford. This full-time, hybrid position offers a one-year training program under supervision, with promotion on successful completion and a defined career path within DEP’s Air Bureau.

Starting as Engineer Trainee, you will build engineering skills in emission inventories, air quality modeling, and regulatory analysis while supporting daily