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 6,000 employees. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.5 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.

New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are: the operation, maintenance and protection of the City's drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department's Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City's water or sewer systems.

The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations’ Inspections Unit is seeking to hire an Environmental Engineer Intern. Under direct supervision and with limited latitude for independent judgment, the selected candidate will perform engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility, including but not limited to the following:
- Developing a thorough understanding of all application and permit procedures related to water and sewer connections, including knowledge of Applications and Plans for Backflow Prevention (BFP) Assemblies and Site/House Connection Proposal Forms and Plans for sewer connections.
- Conducting inspections to ensure that construction work, materials, and work performed by licensed plumbers or contractors comply fully with current DEP standards and specifications.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and site visits; documenting findings objectively and comprehensively to support sound engineering conclusions.
- Participating in professional meetings with Design Engineers, Professional Engineers, Licensed Plumbers, and Contractors, as well as internal unit staff, to discuss project progress, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
- Engaging in engineering studies, investigations, and examinations relevant to the operations of the Connections Unit.

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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.

- A valid New York State driver’s license is required. - Basic understanding of engineering principles, with a focus on water and sewer systems. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) is a plus, along with strong organizational and communication skills. - Ability to work in outdoor field conditions and interact professionally with licensed plumbers, testers, owners, customers, and other City Agencies.

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.

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/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.

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