Engineer III - Water Quality

Summary Statement

The primary responsibility of this position is to review, develop, and manage Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analyses for the Watershed Assessment Branch. This position will serve as a subject expert on TMDL/hydrodynamic modeling and will assist the Watershed Assessment and Management Section in developing novel approaches to managing existing and future pollutant loads. The position will also assist in the review of permits, Watershed Implementation Plans, Pollution Control Strategies, Advance Restoration Plans, and other similar documents to ensure the developed goals and implementation options are realistic and achievable.

• Experience in using one or more of the following watershed and hydrologic modeling systems: SWAT, HSPF/BASINS, HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS, and/or WASP/QUAL2K/EFDC.
• Experience in using one or more of the following statistical and geospatial analysis software: R, SAS, MS Excel (advanced), and/or ESRI GIS.

• 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 higher in 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 experience in Environmental Engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects.

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.

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 Executive Branch 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 they are authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants 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.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit the State of Delaware Human Resources website.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. 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.