Trainee Process Engineer Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
Looking to start your career as an engineer? Check out this great opportunity with the State of Connecticut!
At the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), we are dedicated to conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and the environment - and increasing the availability of cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy. The Bureau of Air Management Engineering Division's Air Quality Modeling and Emissions Inventory Unit provides air quality modeling for new emissions source reviews in Connecticut, as well as emissions inventory responsibilities. Inventory responsibilities cover a wide range of engineering models, and estimating of air emissions from all point sources, mobile sources, non-point (or area) sources, and biogenic sources in Connecticut.
DEEP currently has a job opportunity for an Engineer Trainee for the Bureau of Air Management, Engineering Division, Air Quality Modeling and Emissions Inventory Unit.
The target class for this position is Air Pollution Control Engineer 1. Engineer Trainees receive training under the direction of a supervisor and senior staff before being promoted to Air Pollution Control Engineer 1 upon successful completion of the training period.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

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POSITION DETAILS
This position provides a unique opportunity to join a team committed to developing, maintaining, and reporting all air pollution emissions in the inventory for the State of Connecticut, as well as processing all modeling of the impacts of any new sources of air pollution in Connecticut.
Examples of duties include but are not limited to:

• Preparing comprehensive emissions inventory reports to support Connecticut's compliance with state and federal air pollution statutes and regulations;
• Employ tools, calculations and models to estimate air emissions from all sectors of the air emissions inventory;
• Evaluating air emissions from all types of air pollution sources, including the verification of their associated control equipment efficiencies;
• Reviewing annual emissions statements for accuracy, compliance and annual fee billing;
• Collecting and providing data as needed to support other air bureau groups, other bureaus at DEEP, the EPA, and other external stakeholders;
• Preparing detailed emissions reports for local, regional, and national environmental groups;
• Attending formal training classes as well as self-study materials to enhance knowledge of the principles and practices of air pollution sources and their associated emissions;
• Performing related duties, as required.

*Salary Note: Upon successful completion of one year in this class, incumbents will receive a pay increase to $70,753/year.
ABOUT US
CT DEEP is charged with conserving, protecting, and improving Connecticut's natural resources and environment as well as making clean, reliable, and affordable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in supporting economic development and job creation in Connecticut as well as fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.
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Selection Plan
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the technical engineering work of the agency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles and methods;
• Skill in the use of drafting and calculating instruments;
• Considerable ability to perform mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details;
• Ability to utilize computer software.

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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Experience or academic coursework in sources of air pollution and air pollution control technologies.
• Professional Experience or academic coursework with state or federal air pollution control laws or regulations.
• Experience organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Experience communicating to audiences verbally and in writing.
• Experience analyzing data using spreadsheets, statistical analysis, or database programs.
• Experience with pollution transport or other analytical modeling tools.
• Possession of an engineering or meteorological degree.

Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.