Engineer V

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

The mission of the Division of Transportation Solutions is to provide excellence in transportation by developing, constructing and maintaining the State's infrastructure in a manner that results in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient multi-modal transportation network that enhances mobility commerce, and livability. In addition, Transportation Solutions provides high quality support services to other divisions in the department. Primary Duty will involve overseeing the Bridge Load Rating Program. This includes performing load rating analyses for common types of bridges, perform review and Quality Control for other in-house and consulting engineer load rating analyses, updating load rating guidance documents and validation of load rating software. Other activities include managing load rating related research projects, processing hauling permits that require Bridge Management's review and participating with DelDOT Traffic and IT in implementing an automated routing permit program.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Delaware Professional Engineering License OR Possession of a valid Professional Engineering license issued by a proper authority of a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a province or territory of Canada.
At least five years experience in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Material Science Engineering
Three years experience in engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects.
One year experience (in the specialized engineering section).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

Overseeing the Bridge Load Rating Program.
Performing load rating analyses for common types of bridges.
Performing review and Quality Control for other in-house and consulting engineer load rating analyses.
Updating load rating guidance documents.
Validation of load rating software.
Managing load rating related research projects.
Processing hauling permits that require Bridge Management's review.
Participating with DelDOT Traffic and IT in implementing an automated routing permit program.
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.