Lead Environmental Engineer - Wastewater Permitting Telework

State of Delaware; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Flexible schedules

Job summary

State of Delaware's Division of Water is seeking an Engineer V to serve as the senior engineering authority for complex wastewater permitting, providing expert technical review of major infrastructure projects and leading treatment and disposal initiatives.

You will develop standards, guidance, and metrics, mentor staff, coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, and help modernize permitting while protecting water quality and public health.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Delaware PE license or an equivalent 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 on projects.
• 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 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 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 the status of projects and/or regulatory conformance.
• Develops cost estimates for project time and materials.
• Provides technical guidance and training to technical staff.

Education

Professional Engineering License (Delaware or other US/Canada)

Job description

State of Delaware's Division of Water is seeking an Engineer V to serve as the senior engineering authority for complex wastewater permitting, providing expert technical review of major infrastructure projects and leading treatment and disposal initiatives.

You will develop standards, guidance, and metrics, mentor staff, coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, and help modernize permitting while protecting water quality and public health.