Engineer IV

State of Delaware - Department of Labor; Delaware; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Engineering within the Division of Public Health, State of Delaware, seeks an Administrator for the Office of Engineering. The role reviews regulatory-driven construction plans including drinking water infrastructure, plumbing, public pools, radiological facilities, and related projects, coordinating with agencies, municipalities, and owner-operators for compliance, funding, and research.

Essential duties include providing guidance to peers and staff, serving as liaison between the

Qualifications

• 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 Civil Engineering.
• Six months experience in engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• 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 description

Job Description

Summary Statement

The Office of Engineering is responsible for permitting, compliance and enforcement of regulated Drinking Water State Revolving Fund activities associated with drinking water infrastructure construction in the State. The incumbent in this position will serve as the Administrator for the Division of Public Health's Office of Engineering. This position is responsible for the review and approval of regulatory-driven construction plans including drinking water infrastructure, plumbing, public pools, radiological facilities, and others as required or requested. Successful consultation with agency peers, industry representatives, and public water system owner-operators is a core function, including providing guidance and assistance on complex matters and regulations. Duties include acting as a liaison between the department, municipalities, commercial/industrial organizations, and federal regulatory agencies regarding compliance, funding, and research.

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 IV
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 Civil Engineering.
3. Six months experience in engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects.