Engineer Program Manager II - Permitting

About the role

The Division of Water manages and protects Delaware’s water resources. It provides technical assistance, laboratory services, and regulatory guidance and implementation.

Responsibilities

Provides senior engineering leadership for the Division of Water's Commercial and Government Services Section by directing wastewater, stormwater, biosolids, and water supply engineering programs that support critical infrastructure projects. Supervises licensed engineers, technical staff, consultants, and engineering initiatives while overseeing complex permitting, infrastructure design review, and regulatory compliance. Coordinates with federal, state, municipal, and private partners to improve permitting efficiency, develop engineering-based regulatory reforms, establish performance metrics, and implement innovative, resilient infrastructure solutions that support environmental protection, public health, and sustainable economic development.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Delaware Professional Engineering License OR possession of a valid Professional Engineering license issued by a proper authority of a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a province or territory of Canada.
• Three years experience as a project engineer in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial which includes managing engineering programs and projects.
• One year experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Benefits

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.