Engineer I-III

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DelDOT is Now Offering Sign-on Bonuses for Engineers!

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) recognizes its Engineers are a highly valued resource and play a critical role in ensuring the State’s infrastructure is safe, reliable, dependable, and sustainable.  For that reason we are now providing monetary recruitment incentives to new DelDOT 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 three months from the initial date of employment. New employees accepting this recruitment bonus must commit to two consecutive years of employment with DelDOT 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 Department of Transportation’s Human Resources – Employment Services section.  The program may be terminated by the Department of Transportation at any time with or without notice.

The Department has various opportunities for project engineers in road and bridge design; traffic studies, design, and operations; construction; and other fields. These positions use the knowledge gained through college coursework and practical experience to plan, design, construct, and maintain roads, bridges, and other roadway infrastructure. Project engineers work to deliver the Department’s Capital Transportation Program and advance the goals of the Department. Various offices throughout the state may have openings.

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 I (Department of Transportation Only)

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

1. Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher (or have an anticipated graduation date within 12 months) in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below OR official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below.  

• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer II (Department of Transportation Only)

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

1. Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher (or have an anticipated graduation date within 12 months) in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below OR official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below.  

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Agricultural Engineering 

2. At least one year experience in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below OR possession of a Masters degree or higher in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below. 

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Agricultural Engineering 

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer III (Department of Transportation Only)

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

1. Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher (or have an anticipated graduation date within 12 months) in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below OR official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below.  

• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

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

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

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.