Stormwater Planning & Permitting Intern

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks Environmental Engineering Interns for the Stormwater Permitting section in Queens, NY. Under supervision, interns review construction plans for MS4 compliance, inspect sites during various stages, and prepare supporting documents demonstrating code compliance.

Selected candidates will gain exposure to stormwater pollution prevention plans, site inspections, and field identification of practices.

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.

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

Skills

Contract drawings review

Site plans & stormwater review

Code requirements & reports

Communication & leadership

Hydrology software

Education

Bachelor's in environmental engineering

Bachelor's in engineering technology (ENV/Fire/Chemical/Machanical)

Tools

TR55

HEC

HydroCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks Environmental Engineering Interns for the Stormwater Permitting section in Queens, NY. Under supervision, interns review construction plans for MS4 compliance, inspect sites during various stages, and prepare supporting documents demonstrating code compliance.

Selected candidates will gain exposure to stormwater pollution prevention plans, site inspections, and field identification of practices.