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The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has an exciting vacancy to join our team as an Engineer Trainee within the Bureau of Air Management, Engineering Division's Stationary Source Control Group in Hartford, CT. 
 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information

 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, Monday - Friday, and 35 hours per week with opportunities for a hybrid schedule that includes telework.
  • This position provides a unique opportunity to join a team committed to developing new programs to control emissions from stationary sources.
  • As an Engineer Trainee you will research air pollution control technology and analyze proposed federal rules for impacts on the state.
  • In your role you will also gather inventory information on stationary source categories and learn the regulatory development process, how to draft memorandum, regulations and air quality plans.

PLEASE NOTE: This position receives training under the direction of a supervisor or senior staff for a period of one year. Promotion to Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 1 will occur after successful completion of the training program.


Career progression within the State of Connecticut: starting with Engineer Trainee, advancing to Air Pollution Control Engineer 1, then Air Pollution Control Engineer 2, then Air Pollution Control Engineer 3, and ending at Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer.

 

ABOUT US 

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

 

Within the Bureau of Air Management (BAM), our mission is to protect human health, safety, and the environment and to enhance the quality of life of Connecticut citizens by implementing regulatory programs and supporting policies to advance clean air and climate change objectives, advance radiation safety, and promote public health.

 

The Bureau consists of four divisions: Planning & Standards, Engineering, Radiation, and Enforcement.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.