Engineer V - Principal Water Resources

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Alternate work schedules

Job summary

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) seeks a senior engineering authority in wastewater permitting to provide expert review of major infrastructure projects and lead treatment and disposal initiatives.

They will support permitting modernization by developing technical standards, guidance, and performance metrics while ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Delaware Professional Engineering License OR a valid PE license from another U.S. authority.
• At least five years experience in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Three years experience in engineering project management including planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
• One year experience in Environmental or Water Resource and Protection field.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, develops and modifies engineering designs, plans and specifications.
• Reviews permit applications, blueprints and/or designs to ensure compliance with specs and regs.
• Applies science and math to research and solve technical problems.
• Plans and conducts field studies, surveys and investigations to collect data and ensure legal conformance.
• 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 staff.

Skills

Professional Engineering License

Engineering leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Job description

Introduction

This Section provides permitting services for the agricultural, commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors in Delaware.

Summary Statement

Serves as the Division’s senior engineering authority for complex wastewater permitting, providing expert technical review of major infrastructure projects and leading wastewater treatment and disposal initiatives. Supports permitting modernization by developing technical standards, guidance, and performance metrics while ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Provides technical leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for engineering staff, coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies on critical infrastructure projects, and contributes engineering expertise to regulatory reform efforts that improve permitting efficiency while protecting water quality and public health.

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

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 Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial or Mechanical 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 Environmental or Water Resource and Protection field.

Additional Posting Information

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. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B 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 hires 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.

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.

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.