Assistant Chemical Engineer

1 dia atrás

São Paulo, Brasil City of New York Tempo inteiro

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.5 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.


The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage, including wastewater treatment plants, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates), wastewater laboratories, harbor vessels, and sludge dewatering facilities.


Under general supervision, the selected candidate will perform chemical engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in the office and field and will receive training in engineering work.


Job Tasks/Duties:

The chosen candidate will be involved in a variety of dynamic activities relating to wastewater treatment processes, permitting, and compliance. Day-to-day activities include data analysis of water quality parameters, plant performance, critical equipment function, field sampling, and more.


Under general supervision, the selected candidate will:

  1. Ensure the provisions of the wastewater treatment plants’ discharge permits are adhered to and the daily, weekly, and monthly treatment reports are properly compiled and distributed in a timely manner;
  2. Respond to information requests as they pertain to the treatment process and generating special reports related to plant performance;
  3. Provide consultation on treatment plant problems, interpretation of laboratory data, operating techniques, and the execution of field lab procedures;
  4. Engage in research, investigation, or studies related to the chemical engineering functions of the department;
  5. Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties when required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college. A master’s degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in chemical engineering.


Preferred Skills
  1. Written and oral communication skills.
  2. Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
  3. Organized with ability to handle multiple priorities.
  4. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  5. Chemical Engineering Knowledge.
  6. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at


Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.


Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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