Engineer VI- Modeler

Dnrec • Dover, DE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This engineer performs air quality dispersion modeling and quality driven analysis of ambient air monitoring data for the Division of Air Quality to support clean air and climate programs. Air quality modeling is used to demonstrate and predict the effects of current and proposed policies to drive decision making on a local, statewide and regional level. Evaluation of modeling required for permit applications and development of air quality predictions supports the Department’s mission to protect public health and the environment and to improve the quality of life for communities in Delaware. Due to the dynamic and complex nature of the work, generous opportunities for professional development are provided. Organizational culture is focused on creativity, flexibility, professional growth, and work life balance.

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.
• Regionally or nationally recognized as a specialist in a specialty or scientific prominence/recognition such as publications in scientific and trade journals.
• At least five years experience in one or more of the discipline(s) of engineering shown below. Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical 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.
• Three years experience in using Air Quality Dispersion Modeling systems.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees