Engineer Program Manager I

DOT/Economic Development Coord; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer Program Manager I to support the utility coordination program by reviewing relocation plans, utility agreements, and addressing technical conflicts while coordinating with utilities, consultants, and project teams.

The role ensures compliance with DelDOT and Federal requirements, supports utility permitting, and administers the permitting system, including field studies, planning, and cost estimation to staff.

Qualifications

• Valid engineering license (Delaware or other US state/ Canadian province).
• Six months experience as a project engineer managing programs and projects in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Electrical, Construction, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Review relocation plans and utility agreements.
• Coordinate with utilities, consultants, and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with DelDOT and Federal requirements.
• Support utility permitting and administer the permitting system.
• Conduct field studies and provide project planning and cost estimation.
• Provide technical guidance to staff.

Skills

Professional engineering license

Project management

Staff supervision

Valid driver's license

US work authorization

Job description

This Engineer Program Manager I position supports Delaware's Department of Transportation utility coordination program by reviewing relocation plans, utility agreements, and technical conflicts while coordinating with utilities, consultants, and project teams. The role ensures compliance with DelDOT and Federal requirements, supports utility permitting, and administers the permitting system. The position requires field studies, project planning, cost estimation, and technical guidance to staff.

Key qualifications:

• Valid Delaware Professional Engineering License or equivalent from another US state, territory, or Canadian province
• Six months experience as a project engineer managing engineering programs and projects in disciplines such as Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Electrical, Construction, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricult
• Knowledge of staff supervision through coursework, training, or experience leading professional, technical, and clerical employees
• Valid driver's license required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States