Valid Delaware Professional Engineering License or equivalent from another jurisdiction
Minimum five years of experience in engineering disciplines such as Civil, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering
Three years of engineering project management experience
One year of specific experience in Civil Engineering
Strong understanding of state and federal regulations related to engineering
Responsibilities
Draft and modify engineering designs, plans, and specifications
Review permit applications and designs for compliance with regulations
Apply scientific principles to solve technical problems
Conduct field studies and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance
Test and evaluate materials and systems
Plan and coordinate engineering projects
Provide technical guidance and training to staff
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Supportive work environment with a focus on mentorship
Engagement with local land use agencies for community impact
Involvement in diverse engineering projects
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Summary Statement
This position is responsible for ensuring that subdivision and entrance plans are prepared in accordance with the Department's Manuals and Standards, in the interest of delivering excellent customer service within the Engineering Review Section. This management level engineering position is responsible for training, mentoring, and supervising a small team of engineers. This position will also work with local land use agencies to maintain a predictable process approval environment for developers and citizens, coordinate land-use proposals and issue plan approvals.
Essential Functions
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
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer V
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
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.
At least five years experience 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 • Material Science Engineering
Three years experience in engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects.
