Engineer V

DelDOT; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is seeking an Engineer V to lead a small team of engineers, ensuring subdivision and entrance plans align with Department standards and provide excellent customer service. The role includes training, mentoring, and coordinating with local land-use agencies to maintain a predictable approvals process.

The position emphasizes supervision, project management, and adherence to state and federal regulations as part of developing solutions for

Qualifications

• Valid Delaware Professional Engineering License OR PE license from another U.S. state, territory, or Canadian authority.
• At least five years of engineering experience in one or more disciplines: Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Construction, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, Agricultural, or Materials Science.
• Three years of engineering project management experience including planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on status.
• One year in the specialized engineering section.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, develops and modifies engineering designs, plans and specifications.
• Reviews permit applications, blueprints and designs for compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Applies principles of science and mathematics to research and develop technical solutions.
• Plans and conducts field studies, surveys, and investigations to collect data and ensure conformance to laws and regulations.
• Tests or evaluates materials, equipment, systems and facilities.
• Plans and coordinates engineering projects.
• Reviews, analyzes and reports on project status and regulatory conformance.
• Develops cost estimates for project time and materials.
• Provides technical guidance and training to technical staff.

Job description

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

• 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:

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 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

Three years experience in engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects.

One year experience (in the specialized engineering section).

Conditions of Hire

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.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

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.

As a condition of hire you 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. 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.

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 [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.