Environmental Engineer (EE) Intern

Job Posting Title

Environmental Engineer (EE) Intern

Agency

835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD

Supervisory Organization

OK Water Resources Board

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

June 28, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Annual Salary:
Environmental Engineer (EE) Intern III S10C - $53,000
Environmental Engineer (EE) Intern IV S10D - $56,000
Environmental Engineer (EE) Intern V S10E - $62,000
Environmental Engineer (EE) Intern VI S10F - $69,000

Job Description

**Upload resume and official college transcripts.**

**Levels IV, V & VI candidates upload proof of Engineer Intern registration.*

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for, and financing the state's water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency seeks a full-time Environmental Engineer (EE) Intern to join our family of professionals delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

Division: Financial Assistance

Section: Infrastructure Engineering

Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Trial Period: 12 months by (OAC) 260:130-19-30

Hours: 40 hours/week - regular office hours with occasional travel.

Travel: Opportunities for in-state and out-of-state training and conferences.

Typical Job Functions:

• Develops, prepares, and/or reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, facilities, and/or systems.

• Develops, prepares, and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.

• Performs engineering inspections of systems operations, structures, and facilities during construction.

• Implements statutes and regulations.

• Reviews applications and issues permits.

• Performs physical and chemical tests to assure the quality of construction facility operations and ambient conditions.

• Review engineering program activities to make recommendations for changes in policy and procedures.

• Conducts engineering research and provides technical assistance to consulting engineers, contractors, public officials, municipalities, and industry.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required duties at this level include knowledge of basic engineering principles and techniques of engineering planning; of equipment and materials used in engineering operations; of specialized subjects used in the fields of engineering, such as mathematics, statistics, mechanics, power, physics, and chemistry; and of strength of materials. Ability is required to apply engineering principles to practical engineering problems; to use engineering equipment and tools, including computer applications; to make, read, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to relate abstract ideas to actual needs and adopt an effective course of action; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to analyze situations and determine sound courses of action; to organize and conduct several activities simultaneously, and to write reports. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelors degree in engineering from a college or university recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology or a bachelors degree in construction management with heavy or civil option.

Level IV - Education and experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern.

Level V - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern and one year experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of a masters degree in engineering for the required one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

Level VI - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern and two years of experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting a masters degree in engineering for one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

Special Requirement:

Persons with out-of-state registration as an Engineer Intern must transfer their registration with the State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors no later than six months from the appointment date. Persons will not be granted permanent state employee status without a valid Oklahoma registration as an Engineer Intern.

Agency Awards:

OKLAHOMAN TOP WORKPLACE 2024

CERTIFIED HEALTHY OKLAHOMA

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .