Engineer - Wastewater and Stormwater

Overview

The employee will issue permits for the construction and operation of wastewater treatment and disposal systems and stormwater infrastructure. The employee will also provide technical support for compliance and enforcement activities for wastewater treatment and disposal systems and stormwater infrastructure.

• 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.

• Possession of a Bachelors degree (or anticipated graduation date within 9 months) in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering OR official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

• DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

For information about the comprehensive benefit package, please visit the Delaware Department of Human Resources Benefits site: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).

The State of Delaware recognizes 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. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.