Environmental Engineering Intern

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, 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's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.

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.

Collection Systems Investigation's role in the Bureau is to manage investigation projects for the inspection, design, and expansion of the City’s sewer system. The Environmental Engineering Intern will conduct investigations to determine the scope of a required sewer cleaning and television inspection. Supervises contractor’s work during sewer cleaning or television inspection to ensure compliance with regulations and Contract requirements. Management of projects’ data: complaints, surveys, break sheets, dye tests, video records, reports, etc.

Job Description included:

• Prepare and issue written updates, maps, etc. for supervisors, and address issues as they arise in a timely manner and consistent with Agency policy.
• Perform simple engineering calculations for sewer investigations, actual sewer flow and design capacity, and quantity takeoffs.
• Track and update schedule for ordered work based on field conditions.
• Communicate effectively with superiors and report on status of work, unanticipated conditions and possible problems.
• Responds expeditiously to inquiries from supervisors and management personnel.
• Write comprehensive reports pertaining to the work or contract and other events such as: bid item analysis, job meeting minutes, delays in construction, accidents, complaints, etc.
• Maintain awareness of status of assigned projects.
• Establish and maintain lines of communication with relevant persons, agencies and contractors.
• Conducts and tracks in-office and field investigations to determine the causes of sewer failures and malfunctions.
• Receive, review, create uploads and submit records generated from investigation and reconstruction work to assure that they accurately represent and document contract activities.

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

• A valid New York State driver’s license is required.
• Comfortable with entering sheeted trenches, manholes and underground chambers for inspections under all weather conditions.
• Comfortable with on call status.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of water and sewer construction, and field experience on water and sewer jobs.
• Research capabilities.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For additional information about DEP, visit www.nyc.gov/dep DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.