Engineer I - IV - Drainage Program

Job Description

Join Our Team!
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:

$4,000 Engineer I
$5,000 Engineer II
$6,000 Engineer III
$7,000 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.

The Drainage Program is comprised of the Tax Ditch Program and the Public Ditch Program. The Drainage Program Engineer provides engineering support and services to both branches. The Engineer reviews submitted plans and provides feedback as appropriate to ensure the integrity of tax ditch systems across the State are maintained. Additionally, the Engineer assists in the planning and development of tax ditch and drainage improvement projects to address drainage and tax ditch issues across the State.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

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.