Engineer III - Environmental

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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 are a highly valued resource and play 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 to our Recruitment Program Policy and Procedures.

The program provides recruitment incentives as follows:

Sign-On Bonus– Incentives are based on the position classification:

• $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 installment after eighteen months from the initial date of employment.  New employees accepting this recruitment bonus 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

NOTE: 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.

This position is responsible for writing and issuing NPDES permits to ensure the protection of Delaware’s water quality. Evaluate NPDES applications and monitoring data for technical completeness. Conduct site visits and prepare technically sound permits that include defensible regulatory requirements that reflect site-specific conditions. Work includes preparing calculations, modelling, letters, memoranda, testimony, and presentations to support permitting actions. Other duties include developing and maintaining specialized knowledge of NPDES procedures including Reasonable Potential Analysis, Whole Effluent Toxicity Methods, and the Copper Biotic Ligand Model. Plan and conduct field studies, surveys, R & D projects, investigations and use ArcGIS and as needed.

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

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors Degree or higher chemical, civil or environmental engineering OR official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination chemical, civil or environmental engineering administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

2. At least four years experience in chemical, civil or environmental engineering.

3. 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. More information will be shared at the time of interview. 

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

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.