Engineer Intern 1- Engineer 5

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety, and welfare. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) is seeking qualified engineers to join the Waste Permits Division’s Solid Waste Engineering Group. This position provides the opportunity to apply engineering principles to the review and evaluation of solid waste facilities, permitting applications, and environmental protection systems. Engineers in this group play an important role in protecting public health and the environment while supporting the safe and responsible management of solid waste throughout Louisiana.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Applicants who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana will be accepted, but must obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment.
• Information to support eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering plans, permit applications, and technical documents for solid waste facilities.
• Evaluate landfill design, construction, operation, closure, and environmental protection systems.
• Conduct site inspections and assist with evaluating facility compliance with permit requirements and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to facility owners, consultants, local governments, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare engineering reports, permit documents, correspondence, and recommendations to support regulatory decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed