NJ Department of Environmental Protection · 14 hours ago
WRM-2026-4i Water Systems Engineering Intern
Trenton, NJ
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$30/hr - $30/hrThe NJ Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for ensuring safe and reliable drinking water systems. The Water Systems Engineering Intern will assist in reviewing engineering plans, evaluating water system compliance with regulations, and participating in special projects related to public water systems.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review and approval of Engineering Plans and Specifications to ensure designs are in compliance with State and Federal Rules and Regulations
Determine finished water storage compliance per State rule requirements
Make recommendations related to public water system treatment and infrastructure
Review sources and treatment plant capacity and existing demands, as well as update the deficit surplus evaluation
Review and evaluation of water systems to ensure there is sufficient capacity to maintain supply to the public in an emergency
Assistance on special projects within the Bureau as assigned
Qualification
Required
This internship is exclusively for Cornell students and is a part of the Green Fellows program
Internship Hours Per Week: 28 – 35 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $30
The intern will be responsible for the following: (1) Review and approval of Engineering Plans and Specifications to ensure designs are in compliance with State and Federal Rules and Regulations; (2) Determine finished water storage compliance per State rule requirements; (3) Make recommendations related to public water system treatment and infrastructure; (4) Review sources and treatment plant capacity and existing demands, as well as update the deficit surplus evaluation; (5) Review and evaluation of water systems to ensure there is sufficient capacity to maintain supply to the public in an emergency; and (6) Assistance on special projects within the Bureau as assigned
This internship position provides hands-on experience in the regulatory and technical aspects of drinking water management within the Bureau of Water System Engineering
The intern will work closely with professional engineers and environmental specialists to evaluate public water systems for compliance with State and Federal Safe Drinking Water regulations
The intern will also gain exposure to the permitting process, data analysis for system performance, and emergency preparedness planning to ensure the protection of public health through safe and reliable drinking water
License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position
Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations
The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States
Preferred
Preferred Area of Study: Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other Engineering fields
Benefits
Earned Sick Time*
Company
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
On America's first official "Earth Day" — April 22, 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was born.
Founded in 1970
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Cahall
Chief Enforcement Officer
Vincenzo Ferriola
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