Engineer I - Drainage

Dnrec•Dover, DE

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing engineering support and services to both branches of the Drainage Program. The Engineer I plays a critical role in the planning, preparation, and development of tax ditch and drainage improvement projects to address drainage and tax ditch issues across the State. Engineer I is responsible for processing survey data using Civil 3D and initiating the development of design plans. With oversight from the Engineer Program Manager, the Engineer I updates the design plans until final. Additionally, the Engineer I reviews submitted plans and provides feedback as appropriate to ensure the integrity of tax ditch systems across the State are maintained. 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 Civil and Environmental or official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination in Civil and Environmental administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and foundation of computations included in hydrologic routing programs, including HydroCAD.

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.