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Governor's Summer Intern - IDEM - Environmental Engineering

Date Posted: Dec 16, 2025

Requisition ID: 469701

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46201

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI):

The Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview:

The Environmental Engineer Intern will work with engineering staff to achieve compliance with, and enforcement of, state and federal laws, regulations, and standards in various environmental programs, more specifically the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Hourly Rate:

The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those that do not hold a bachelor’s degree & $17.24 for those that hold a bachelor’s degree or higher by the time the internship starts.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

+ Assist with reviews of construction application plans and specifications of facilities for the issuance of construction permits for public water systems;

+ Will become familiar with governing regulations, including 327 IAC 8 and the Safe Drinking Water Act;

+ Learn to provide technical expertise and guidance to the public water supply system, consulting engineers, and the public;

+ Assist with education and outreach on compliance requirements, proper operation, and maintenance of the public drinking water system;

+ Prepare reports for administrative and/or regulatory review;

+ Provide input for developing plans for promoting programs.

+ Learns to interpret rules and regulations governing public drinking water systems;

+ Involved with public drinking water systems in development of safe drinking water programs;

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Preferred Experience: seeking a Baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Requirements:

+ Working knowledge of the sciences including chemistry, environmental sanitation, sanitary engineering, structural design, mathematics, safety engineering and physics;

+ Basic knowledge of the principals and practices of public water system operation treatment and distribution;

+ Ability to review plans and specifications for treatment and control systems;

+ Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with various governmental levels and with the general public.

+ No direct reports.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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