Engineer I Wastewater and Stormwater

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DNREC is Now Offering Sign-on Bonuses for Engineers!

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) recognizes its Engineers are a highly valued resource and play a critical role in protecting public health and the environment. For that reason we are now providing monetary recruitment incentives to new DNREC Engineers in accordance to our Recruitment Program Policy and Procedures.

The program provides recruitment incentives as follows:

Sign-On Bonus Incentives are based on the position classification:

• $4000 Engineer I
• $5000 Engineer II
• $6000 Engineer III
• $7000 Engineer IV

Incentives are paid in two installments. One installment after three months of employment and the second installment after eighteen months from the initial date of employment. New employees accepting this recruitment bonus must commit to two consecutive years of employment with DNREC in the Engineer I-IV series. Must be a new hire to the State of Delaware or new to the Engineer classification series within the State of Delaware

NOTE: You will receive more information during the hiring process. This program is administered by the DNREC Employment Services section. The program may be terminated by DNREC at any time with or without notice.

• 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 for Engineer I

Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree (or have an anticipated graduation date within 9 months) in Civil Chemical or Environmental Engineering OR official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination in Civil Chemical or Environmental Engineering administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delawares Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).

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 ofhire you must possess a valid drivers 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.

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