Engineer III - Waste Water

About the Role

This position is responsible for implementing State and Federal regulations for the protection of public health and the environment. Job duties include reviewing water and wastewater permit applications, reviewing/evaluating monitoring reports, and treatment system construction/design documents to ensure compliance. Work also includes preparing calculations, data modeling, permits, letters, memoranda, presentations, and testimony (as directed) to support permitting, compliance, and enforcement actions. Other duties include reviewing construction plans, writing review letters noting items requiring revision, reviewing plan revisions, coordinating associated approvals with municipalities or counties that also have jurisdiction, public noticing, and issuing permits.

Sign-On Bonus

DNREC is offering monetary recruitment incentives to new Engineers based on the position classification:

• $4,000 for Engineer I
• $5,000 for Engineer II
• $6,000 for Engineer III
• $7,000 for Engineer IV

Incentives are paid in two installments: one after three months of employment and the second after eighteen months. New employees accepting this recruitment bonus must commit to two consecutive years of employment with DNREC in the Engineer I-IV series. This program is available to new hires to the State of Delaware or those new to the Engineer classification series within the state.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, develops, and modifies engineering designs, plans, and specifications.
• Reviews permit applications, blueprints, and/or designs prepared by others to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Applies the principles and theories of science and mathematics to research and develop solutions to technical problems.
• Plans and conducts field studies, surveys, research and development projects, inspections, and/or investigations to collect data and ensure conformance to state/federal laws and regulations.
• Tests or evaluates materials, equipment, systems, and facilities.
• Plans and coordinates engineering projects.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports on the status of projects and/or regulatory conformance.
• Develops cost estimates for project time and materials.
• Provides technical guidance and training to technical staff.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements for the Engineer III position:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering OR official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination (in the assigned engineering discipline) administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
• At least four years of experience in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering project management, including planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the status of engineering projects.

Career Growth

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level in the Engineer series.

Work Arrangements

This position is eligible for telework and alternative work schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B visas.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• All new hires are required to attend the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, visit the State of Delaware benefits website.

Pay

Sign-on bonuses are provided as follows:

• $6,000 for Engineer III (paid in two installments).