Engineer Intern (35 Hour)

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state.  The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state. 

The Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance is responsible for the proper management of wastes, chemicals and other materials that are critical to the protection of the environment, public health and safety.  The Water Permitting and Enforcement Division is responsible for regulating wastewater discharges.

The Water Permitting and Enforcement Division has a current opportunity for an Engineer Intern. Engineer Interns receive training under direction of a supervisor or senior staff for a period of one year before being promoted to the target class of Sanitary Engineer 1 upon successful completion of the training period. This Engineer Intern will be responsible for the permitting of industrial pretreatment discharges and enforcement of regulations and statutes related to industrial pretreatment discharges.  

This is a 35 hour, full time, Mon. - Fri., first shift position. May be required to attend evening meetings.     

Salary Note: Upon initial entry to this class, incumbents will be placed in Salary Group ES 18, step 5, $53,743.

Applicants must upload a cover letter with their applications.

Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.

(Note: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)  Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Anne Dana, anne.dana@ct.gov, (860) 424-3354. 

This is a non-competitive position. Open to the public.

The selected candidate must possess a valid driver's license.  May be required to travel. Candidates selected for interview must provide the following at the time of interview:  

- Copy of College Degree and/or College Transcripts.

- Current State employees are required to provide last two performance appraisals.

Failure to provide the required documents or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.

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.

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

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting staff of a higher grade in the Water Permitting and Enforcement Division in the performance of the following tasks:

Review and process water discharge permit applications for wastewater discharges in order to protect the waters of the state from pollution;

Review engineering reports, plans and specifications related to the conveyance and treatment of wastewater;

May assist in field investigations at sites of existing and proposed wastewater treatment and disposal systems;

Assist in the initiation of enforcement actions to bring non-compliant dischargers back into compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

May represent the Department at public hearings, meetings and in court proceedings;

Work with municipal, federal, and other state agency officials; and

Other tasks as necessary to meet the statutory responsibilities of the Department related to wastewater permitting and enforcement.

General knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles and methods; skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments; considerable ability in performing mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details; ability to utilize computer software.

A Bachelor's degree in the discipline required by the target class.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in engineering with relevant course work or experience in the following areas: chemical, civil, environmental, or sanitary engineering; water pollution control or wastewater treatment; hydraulics and/or hydrology; stream water quality modeling; interpreting and enforcing environmental laws and regulations; good project management skills and the ability to prioritize and track multiple tasks; excellent written and oral communication skills; computer proficiency; and the ability to work with others in a professional manner.

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.