Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5

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.

We’re looking for driven, solutions-oriented engineers to join the Office of Environmental Assessment within the Water Planning Division—a team dedicated to protecting Louisiana’s water resources through sound science, planning, andinfrastructure investment. As part of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Total Maximum Daily Loads Section, you’ll play a key role in advancing water quality initiatives that support both environmental protection and community development. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.

NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:• Develops advanced water quality models for TMDLs, waste load allocations, and effluent mixing, using field data, chemical analyses, and hydrologic studies to simulate pollutant impacts.

• Applies engineering expertise to simulate hydrology and water chemistry/biology, tailoring model complexity to project needs—from simple allocations to detailed effluent mixing scenarios.
• Identifies and integrates point and nonpoint source loads into TMDL development, contributing to scientific papers and ensuring regulatory compliance through thorough documentation.
• Coordinates with Water Surveys Section on field survey planning, advising on data types, collection methods, quality control, and logistical needs to support modeling accuracy.
• Reviews technical reports from internal teams, regulated facilities, and contractors, providing engineering assessments and recommending approval for EPA or DEQ distribution.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), or promotion of permanent classified employee. If the position is filled as a job appointment, it could be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Domicile: East Baton Rouge Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Compensation: This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.• Engineer Intern 1- $33.66 per hour

• Engineer Intern 2- $36.02 per hour
• Engineer 3- $38.54 per hour
• Engineer 4- $44.12 per hour
• Engineer 5- $47.21 per hour

Overview of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management.• Office of the Secretary

• Office of Management and Finance
• Office of Environmental Services
• Office of Environmental Compliance
• Office of Environmental Assessment

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used forthis vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under theInformation section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailedexperience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Heidi Seba Human Resources LA Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 4303 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-3867 This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.