Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an engineer for the Office of Environmental Assessment within the Water Planning Division. The position supports the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Total Maximum Daily Loads Section in advancing water quality initiatives and protecting Louisiana’s water resources. It may be filled at a level from Engineer Intern 1 through Engineer 5, based on the selected applicant’s experience and qualifications, and is domiciled in East Baton Rouge. The appointment may be probational, a job appointment not to exceed four years, or a promotion of a permanent classified employee. A job appointment may be converted to a probational appointment if funding becomes available. Compensation uses the listed Special Entrance Rate as the minimum offer, with the title and salary determined by qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Possess a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. Applicants with a current Engineer Intern Certificate from another state may apply but must obtain a Louisiana certificate before appointment.
Responsibilities
- Develop water quality models for total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), waste load allocations, and effluent mixing using field data, chemical analyses, and hydrologic studies.
- Simulate hydrology and water chemistry and biology, tailoring model complexity to project needs.
- Identify and integrate point and nonpoint source loads into TMDL development.
- Contribute to scientific papers and document work to support regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with the Water Surveys Section on field survey planning, including data types, collection methods, quality control, and logistical needs.
- Review technical reports from internal teams, regulated facilities, and contractors; provide engineering assessments and recommend approval for EPA or DEQ distribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
