Summary Statement

This position is in the Traffic Safety Engineering section and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating highway safety countermeasures and strategies as part of Delaware's Highway Safety Improvement Program, including but not limited to those that support the Delaware Strategic Highway Safety Plan.

Career Ladder

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

Essential Functions

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 Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer I�Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Possession of a Bachelors degree (or have an anticipated graduation date within 9months)�in Civil�Engineering or Construction Engineering�or official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination�in Civil 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: Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in�Civil�Engineering or Construction Engineering�or official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination�in Civil Engineering administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). At least one year experience in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering OR�possession of a�Masters degree or higher in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering. JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer III�Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering or official notice of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination in Civil Engineering administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). At least four years experience in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering. Knowledge of engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects. JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineer IV�Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 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 Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering. Six months experience in engineering project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the status of engineering projects.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.Pre-employment Drug Testing:� Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Benefits

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

Selection Process

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

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.� To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.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.�