NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 1 day ago
2026-BWT-010-Industrial Resource Management and Permitting Intern
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers. They are seeking an intern for the Industrial Resource Management and Permitting Section to assist with the implementation of the Industrial Pretreatment Program and related tasks.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Assist in the review of proposals for the discharge of groundwater and wastewater, and in drafting approvals
Participate in research related to pollutant source track-down for mitigation in the Mercury and PCB Minimization Programs, as required by SPDES permits
Participate in site inspections of significant industrial users (SIUs) and assist assistant engineers in reviewing SIUs’ report submittals
Contribute to various tasks required by the IPP
Develop a final presentation to display assignments they have been involved with while working as an intern at the DEP Interns Closing Ceremony
Qualification
Required
As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year)
Preferred
Student must currently be enrolled at a college/university at the undergraduate level majoring in environmental, civil or chemical engineering
Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Student must have at least a junior class standing
Strong writing skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Research capabilities
Familiarity and/or experience with computers/software MS Office 365
Leadership skills
Self-motivation
Ability to work well with minimal supervision
Interest in the environment / wastewater treatment / pretreatment systems
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a city agency of nearly 6,000 employees whose primary responsibility is to manage the city’s water supply.