Engineer Intern (40 Hour)

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The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has three openings to hire Engineer Interns within the Water Planning and Management Division’s (WPMD) of the Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse (WPLR).

If you're looking for an opportunity to Make An Impact within state service, we encourage you to apply!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

These positions will be based at the 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT office, across from the historical Bushnell Park. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday with hybrid scheduling flexibility.

ABOUT US

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with developing policies and programs to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, conserve, improve and protect Connecticut's natural resources and environment, and provide equitable access to broadband and affordable, clean and reliable energy to 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, equitable and prosperous economic future.

Within the Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse (WPLR), the Water Planning and Management Division’s (WPMD) mission is to monitor, assess, and restore the water quality of Long Island Sound, streams, rivers, and lakes and provide adequate instream water quantity for current and future generations. Programs revolve around state and federal programs for water quality and water quantity in our streams, rivers, lakes, and the Long Island Sound and its embayments.

WHAT WE DO

DEEP's Municipal Wastewater Program in the Water Planning and Management Division is responsible for an array of duties, including:

• Providing guidance, funding, support, and regulatory oversight to municipalities regarding all aspects of domestic wastewater discharged to Connecticut waterbodies.
• Administering the technical components of the Clean Water Fund, from planning the required infrastructure, through design and providing construction oversight.
• Certifying the qualifications of wastewater treatment operators in the state, as well as the classification of wastewater treatment facilities.
• Drafts and issues National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to domestic wastewater treatment facilities, which protect waterbodies throughout Connecticut, done on behalf of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

YOUR ROLE

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 position provides a unique opportunity to join a team committed to ensuring public health and safety and protecting the environment.

As a trainee, interns will assist with:

• The review of engineering systems, learn to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations;
• Assist with emergency planning and storm response,
• Provide technical assistance to municipalities and the general public;
• Protect public health and safety and the environment through ensuring appropriate and adequate treatment of wastewater.

Candidates with Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering degrees, including upcoming May 2022 graduates, are encouraged to apply.

More details can be found in the class specification.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

The State of Connecticut provides a leading comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health and dental coverage;
• A generous retirement plan;
• Paid time off (sick, vacation, and personal with 12 days of vacation per year!);
• A healthy work/life balance!

Check the video below to learn what it's like to be a State employee: 

This is a non-competitive recruitment, open to the public.

IMPORTANT SELECTIONS INFORMATION

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

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

HOW TO APPLY

• Set up a Master Application (or log-in to your JobAps portal) and directly apply to this recruitment.
• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. 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.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

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.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Current state employees will be required to submit their last two (2) service ratings.

Should you have any questions about the position, please contact Samantha Wasef, Human Resources Associate – Talent Solutions at Samantha.Wasef@CT.Gov

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.

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.

• Experience or knowledge of principles, practices and methods of wastewater treatment and conveyance systems;
• Experience or knowledge with reading, interpreting or using engineering reports, plan and specifications, environmental data tables or graphs;
• Experience communicating technical information to various audiences;
• Experience in prioritizing and tracking competing activities/projects to meet deadlines;
• Experience or training in preparing technical reports;
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment.

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