SWP Assistant Environmental Engineer

About the role

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks 3 Assistant Environmental Engineers to perform Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) reviews. The position involves reviewing, approving, and disapproving SWPPPs, responding to complaints, and inspecting sites for compliance with stormwater construction and maintenance permits.

Responsibilities

• Review site civil drawings for compliance with City rules and the Construction General Permit
• Understand stormwater management systems during and after construction
• Communicate orally and in writing about program and permit requirements, penalties for non-compliance, and the benefits of compliance
• Inspect sites for compliance with approved plans during construction, under Stormwater Construction Permit
• Inspect sites for compliance with post-construction requirements of a Stormwater Maintenance Permit
• Use TR55, HEC, Hydro CAD or other hydrology/hydraulics software

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental engineering work
• A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college and master’s degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in environmental engineering

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use a computer to organize and analyze data
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Knowledge of basic hydrology and hydraulic calculations
• Experience using TR55, HEC, Hydro CAD or other hydrology/hydraulics software
• Ability to work well with other staff and the public

Skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use a computer to organize and analyze data
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Knowledge of basic hydrology and hydraulic calculations
• Experience using TR55, HEC, Hydro CAD or other hydrology/hydraulics software
• Ability to work well with other staff and the public

Pay

$66,330.00 – $76,279.00