Engineer I

DelDOT; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking engineers to perform field inspections of active construction projects, ensuring conformance with plans, standards, specifications and laws. You will collect data, analyze progress, and prepare clear reports for project teams.

Career progression from Engineer I to Engineer IV is available subject to department standards. The program outlines incentives and benefits to attract qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or FE eligibility.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (DelDOT participates in E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Draft, develop, and modify engineering designs, plans, and specifications.
• Review permits, blueprints and designs for compliance with specs and regulations.
• Apply science and math to research and solve technical problems.
• Plan field studies, surveys, and investigations to collect data.
• Test materials, equipment, systems, and facilities.
• Plan and coordinate engineering projects.
• Review and report on project status and regulatory conformance.
• Develop cost estimates for time and materials; provide guidance to staff.

Skills

Drafting & design

Permits review

Field data collection

Project coordination

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree or FE eligibility

Job description

Introduction

Join Our Team! 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:

• $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.

Summary Statement

This position plans and conducts field inspections of projects under construction to collect data and ensure conformance with relevant plans, standards, specifications and state/federal laws and regulations. Reviews, analyzes and reports on the status of projects and regulatory conformance. Prepares accurate, thorough and organized reports of contract progress such as inspector daily reports and weekly reports to clearly convey the project activities.

Career Ladder

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

Essential Functions

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

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
• Material Science Engineering

Conditions of Hire

• As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• 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.
• Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
• 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.

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or email [e-mail].
• 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.