Engineer III - Water Quality

DE; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control seeks an experienced Environmental Engineer to review, develop, and manage Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analyses for the Watershed Assessment Branch. The role serves as a subject expert on TMDL/hydrodynamic modeling and helps develop novel approaches to managing pollutant loads.

You will assist in reviewing permits and related strategies to ensure feasible goals and implementation options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or FE exam clearance required.
• Minimum of four years experience in Environmental Engineering.
• Knowledge of project management including planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, develops and modifies engineering designs, plans and specifications.
• Reviews permit applications, blueprints and/or designs for regulatory compliance.
• Applies scientific and mathematical principles to research and solve technical problems.
• Plans and conducts field studies, surveys and investigations to collect data and ensure compliance.
• Tests or evaluates materials, equipment and systems as needed.
• Plans and coordinates engineering projects and monitors progress.
• Reviews, analyzes and reports on project status and regulatory conformance.
• Develops cost estimates for time and materials.
• Provides technical guidance and training to staff.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

FE certification

Tools

Hydraulic modeling tools

GIS

Job description

Summary Statement

The primary responsibility of this position is to review, develop, and manage Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analyses for the Watershed Assessment Branch. This position will serve as a subject expert on TMDL/hydrodynamic modeling and will assist the Watershed Assessment and Management Section in developing novel approaches to managing existing and future pollutant loads. The position will also assist in the review of permits, Watershed Implementation Plans, Pollution Control Strategies, Advance Restoration Plans, and other similar documents to ensure the developed goals and implementation options are realistic and achievable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in using one or more of the following watershed and hydrologic modeling systems: SWAT, HSPF/BASINS, HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS, and/or WASP/QUAL2K/EFDC.
• Experience in using one or more of the following statistical and geospatial analysis software: R, SAS, MS Excel (advanced), and/or ESRI GIS.

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

• Possession of a Bachelors Degree or higher in Environmental Engineering OR official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination (in the assigned engineering discipline) administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
• At least four years experience in Environmental Engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects.

Work Arrangement

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.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I‑9 information to confirm that they are authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit the State of Delaware Human Resources website.

Accommodations and Equal Opportunity

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek 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.