Engineer Program Manager - Permitting and Compliance

Introduction

The Division of Air Quality oversees regulations and permits governing the control of air pollution from all sources in the state to ensure that Delaware’s air meets State and Federal Air Quality Standards created to protect public health and the environment. The Division provides guidance and technical assistance to regulated businesses and facilities.

This position prioritizes the workload of an engineering team responsible for permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities for air emission sources in Delaware. Permitting work requires the technical review of engineering designs. Compliance and enforcement activities require field work and problem solving. This position also collaborates with regional partners and the EPA. Due to the dynamic and complex nature of the work, generous opportunities for professional development are provided.

Organizational culture is focused on creativity, flexibility, professional growth, and work‑life balance.

• 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 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.
• Six months experience as a project engineer in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, and/or Chemical which includes managing engineering programs and projects.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through coursework, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

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 you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employees 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. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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