Engineering Technician I-III

This position is responsible for the field inspection of subdivisions, in Kent County, DE to ensure compliance with DelDOT Standard Specifications, Standard Construction Details, approved construction plans, and other applicable DelDOT Regulations. Will maintain detailed records of construction activities and working with contractors, developers, engineers, and the public in a professional manner. Incumbent is expected to work overtime as needed.

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.

• Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state and federal codes and on going maintenance requirements; documents/reports compliance or deficiencies.
• Designs/develops/reviews engineering project/site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs and other related activities.
• Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps and other geographically based data.
• Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs/develop plans, record characteristics and other related activities.
• Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs and/or ensure compliance.
• Tests/evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
• Obtains survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours, using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Calculates/measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.
• Operates computer assisted drafting equipment or other tools of the trade.
• Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints and other engineering documents.

Job Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician I

• Knowledge of applied mathematical computations including algebra and geometry.

• Knowledge of interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician II

• Six months experience in applied mathematical computations including algebra and geometry.

• Six months experience in interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.

• Knowledge of reviewing construction plans and details, project plans, specifications, schematics or technical drawings to determine compliance.

• Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician III

• Six months experience in interpreting construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings.

• Six months experience in reviewing construction plans and details, project plans, specifications, schematics or technical drawings to determine compliance.

• Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

• Knowledge of planning, organizing and directing crews involved in on-site sampling, testing, inspection and documentation of construction progress and project completion.

• Knowledge of project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

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.

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.