Engineer I - Compliance Section

Dnrec•Dover, DE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position includes permitting and compliance work for minor and major facilities in the State of Delaware. Air permits authorize the construction and operation of equipment at facilities. Compliance work ensures that businesses are operating in accordance with the Federal and State regulations as well as in a responsible manner that is protective of the air quality of the State of Delaware. Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.