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NJ Department of Environmental Protection · 20 hours ago

WRM-2026-4i Water Systems Engineering Intern (Green Fellow)

Trenton, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is seeking a Water Systems Engineering Intern to support the Bureau of Water System Engineering. The intern will gain hands-on experience in reviewing engineering plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and evaluating public water systems for safety and reliability.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review and approval of Engineering Plans and Specifications to ensure designs are in compliance with State and Federal Rules and Regulations

Determine finished water storage compliance per State rule requirements

Make recommendations related to public water system treatment and infrastructure

Review sources and treatment plant capacity and existing demands, as well as update the deficit surplus evaluation

Review and evaluation of water systems to ensure there is sufficient capacity to maintain supply to the public in an emergency

Assistance on special projects within the Bureau as assigned

Qualification

Environmental EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringData AnalysisEmergency PreparednessRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Communication

Required

Student (College)

Preferred Area of Study: Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other Engineering fields

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations