00376 - Eng Sr Hydraulics

Virginia Department of Transportation • Culpeper, VA

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About The Position

Provide drainage design for highway projects and related transportation
facilities including designs for channels, culverts, storm sewer systems,
stormwater management facilities and erosion and sediment control plans. Review
drainage design work performed by consulting engineers. Provide assistance in
the resolution of hydraulic related problems that arise during the design,
construction and post construction phases of roadway and related projects. Serve
as technical lead regarding issues of hydraulic design and provide significant
input into the establishment and implementation of hydraulic policies and
procedures. Conduct training and workshops. Provide engineering expertise in
assigned program areas. Provide recommendations for resolution of project
issues. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff,
consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance
and practices for engineering projects and programs.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to investigate and resolve design issues and to manage multiple projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices related to transportation, roadway and hydraulics design.
• Experience applying drainage policies and design procedures.
• Experience applying hydrology and hydraulics design to include peak discharge, hydraulic analysis, open channel flow, flood routing and culvert and storm sewer hydraulics.
• Experience applying roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
• Experience in designing stormwater management and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Experience interpreting and applying local, state and federal transportation laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design software.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Nice To Haves

• Erosion and Sediment Control Program Administrator, Inspector or Plan Reviewer Certification.
• Experience in transportation engineering, roadway drainage design and hydraulic and hydraulic analysis of bridges and other major drainage facilities using appropriate computer technology.

Responsibilities

• Communications: Communicate effectively with customers internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA.
• Conduct Engineering Studies: Participate in or oversee engineering studies.
• Collect, analyze and process data and information. Develop written reports, recommendations, and solutions that are technically accurate and compliant.
• Prepare business correspondence and technical letters with recommendations for suggested corrective measures as a result of studies. Prepare or present formal presentations for VDOT staff, or other organizations. Design Software: Complete hydraulic design tasks using appropriate design software. Use Microstation and GEOPAK to incorporate hydraulic design features into construction plan set.
• Hydraulic investigations and design: Develop hydraulic designs for a wide range of highway and transportation related projects including designs for channels, culverts, storm sewer systems, stormwater management facilities and erosion and sediment control plans. Provide assistance in resolving drainage, stormwater management facilities and erosion and sediment control problems and issues in the design, construction and post construction phases of plan and project development. Develop drainage designs that are functional, economical, minimize environmental impacts and are easily constructed and maintained.
• Policies and Procedures: Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area.
• Process Improvements: Develop, recommend and implement process and policy improvements as needed. Assist in monitoring compliance to ensure conformance to the policy, procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. Project Management and Documentation: Organize work and monitor work tasks such that projects and documentation are completed within schedule using VDOT's standards, policies and procedures. Project Team Participation: Participate or lead project teams as assigned. Ensure timely communications between project team members and stakeholders. Ensure information is technically accurate and effectively disseminated. Review and resolve challenges to enhance team performance. Quality Assurance: Review hydraulic designs prepared by in-house and consultant resources. Review number of manhours and scopes for either internal or externally designed projects and construction issues related to hydraulics.
• Serve as technical advisor for VDOT's legal staff in litigation involving highway drainage. Provide technical assistance to designers in the resolution of drainage, stormwater and erosion and sediment control issues. Analyze significant problems and develop and recommend solutions. Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia. Technical Guidance: Develop technical procedures and guidelines and provide input into VDOT's Drainage Manual on items related to the application and implementation of hydraulic issues. Provide technical assistance in problem resolution. Organize and conduct technical training and workshops for statewide staff and others according to assessment of needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees