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 Development Coordination 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 VJOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer V (Department of Transportation Only)

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

1. 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.
2. 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
3. Three years experience in engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects.
4. One year experience (in the specialized engineering section).

Benefits

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

Selection Process

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

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email [email protected].