Engineer I-III

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DOS is Now Offering Sign-on Bonuses for Engineers!

The Department of State (DOS) recognizes its Engineers are a highly valued resource and play a critical

role in ensuring the State’s infrastructure is safe, reliable, dependable, and sustainable. For that reason,

we are now providing monetary recruitment incentives to new DOS Engineers in accordance with 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 three months from the initial date of employment. New employees accepting this

recruitment bonus must commit to two consecutive years of employment with DOS 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

Department of State’s Human Resources – Employment Services section. The program may be 

terminated by the Department of State at any time with or without notice.

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering OR official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

2. At least one year experience in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering OR possession of a Masters degree or higher in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering OR official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

2. At least four years experience in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering.

3. Knowledge of engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.