STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Engineer Intern (35 Hour)

Recruitment #220224-3389ES-001

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Introduction



Are you a recent graduate or a professional looking to make an impact in the Engineering field? 
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking an Engineer Intern to join our team within the Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance in Hartford, CT. Upon successful completion of a one-year training program, the Engineer Intern will be promoted to Sanitary Engineer 1. 

About Us: 

DEEP is responsible for protecting and enhancing the quality of Connecticut's air, water, and lands. The Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance is one of many bureau's that focuses on this mission through environmental monitoring, permitting, enforcement, cleanup of contaminated sites, and pollution prevention strategies.  

The Department has several programs that work to ensure the proper management - handling, use, and disposal - of materials including pesticides, mercury, PCBs, and petroleum products. Through a number of different mechanisms - outreach and education, product handling efforts and phase outs, training, and regulatory activity - the Department is working to develop better stewardship of these materials to protect environmental quality and public safety. 

It is our policy to maintain and further enhance environmental protection in Connecticut by using permitting, assistance and enforcement resources in an integrated manner to solve the environmental problems identified as priorities. 

Position Highlights: 

The Engineer Intern will be responsible for: 
  • Assisting in the permitting of industrial pretreatment, storm water, surface water or ground water discharges; 
  • Enforcement of regulations and statutes related to industrial pretreatment, storm water, surface water or groundwater discharges. 
This position receives training under the direction of a supervisor or senior staff for a period of one year. 

There will be multiple Engineer Intern positions available in the future. The position will work out of our downtown Hartford office at 79 Elm St, across from historic Bushnell Park. 

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

What we can offer you: 

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes: 
  • Excellent health and dental coverage; 
  • A generous retirement plan; 
  • Paid time off; 
  • A healthy work - life balance! 
Learn more about how you can make an impact
             

Selection Plan

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Tyler Cashman at Tyler.Cashman@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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 discharges from industrial facilities, subsurface systems, and/or agricultural activities; 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree in sanitary, civil or chemical engineering with courses in sanitary engineering, soils engineering or waste management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will possess:
  • Relevant course work or experience in the following areas: Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Sanitary Engineering, water pollution control or water treatment, hydraulics and/or hydrology, stream water quality modeling, or agricultural activities; 
  • Experience interpreting and enforcing environmental laws and regulations; 
  • Experience working on projects involving prioritizing and multi-tasking; 
  • Experience learning and utilizing various computer programs, including but not limited to e-gov systems and database applications; 
  • Experience communicating in person, on the phone, and in writing with a variety of constituents, including colleagues and the public. 

Conclusion

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.





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