Engineer - Prevention & Preparedness

Sign-On Bonus Program

Incentives are 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 in the Engineer I-IV series and must be a new hire to the State of Delaware or new to the Engineer classification series.

This position supports regulatory, preparedness, and community protection programs and assists regulated facilities in meeting applicable requirements. Responsibilities include conducting onsite inspections, evaluating Risk Management Plans, reviewing technical and compliance documentation, preparing inspection reports, tracking corrective actions, maintaining program databases, and supporting enforcement activities.

Upon satisfactory completion of departmental promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible for promotion to the next level.

• Draft, develop, and modify engineering designs, plans, and specifications.
• Review permit applications, blueprints, and designs to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Apply scientific and mathematical principles to research and develop solutions to technical problems.
• Plan and conduct field studies, surveys, research and development projects, inspections, and investigations to collect data and ensure conformance to state/federal laws and regulations.
• Test or evaluate materials, equipment, systems, and facilities.
• Plan and coordinate engineering projects.
• Review, analyze and report on the status of projects and/or regulatory conformance.
• Develop cost estimates for project time and materials.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technical staff.

Applicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Bachelor's degree or higher (or an anticipated graduation date within nine months) in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination in one of these disciplines administered by NCEES.

This position is eligible for telework and alternative work schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DNREC does not sponsor H-1B visas. All new hires are required to possess a valid driver's license and to attend the Statewide New Employee Orientation on their first day.

Comprehensive benefits are available. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based on education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact the specified phone numbers or email.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage 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.