Engineer - IV - Drainage Program

Engineer I - IV - Drainage Program

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DNREC is Now Offering Sign‑on Bonuses for Engineers!

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) recognizes its Engineers as a highly valued resource and plays a critical role in protecting public health and the environment. For that reason, we are now providing monetary recruitment incentives to new DNREC Engineers in accordance with our Recruitment Program Policy and Procedures.

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

Incentives are paid in two installments: one installment after three months of employment and the second after eighteen months from the initial date of employment. New employees must commit to two consecutive years of employment with DNREC in the Engineer I‑IV series. Must be a new hire to the State of Delaware or new to the Engineer classification series within the State of Delaware.

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You will receive more information during the hiring process. This program is administered by the DNREC – Employment Services section. The program may be terminated by DNREC at any time with or without notice.

The Drainage Program comprises the Tax Ditch Program and the Public Ditch Program. The Drainage Program Engineer provides engineering support and services to both branches, reviews submitted plans, and assists in planning and developing tax ditch and drainage improvement projects to address issues across the State.

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

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Knowledge of the principles and foundation of computations included in hydrologic routing programs, including Hydro
  
  CAD.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended as an exhaustive list. Incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not listed here.

• 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 within 9 months) in Civil or Environmental Engineering or official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by the NCEES.

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Civil or Environmental Engineering OR official notice of passing the FE examination in Civil or Environmental Engineering administered by the NCEES.
• At least one year experience in Civil or Environmental Engineering OR possession of a Masters degree or higher in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

• Possession of a Bachelors Degree or higher in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• At least four years experience in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of…