Engineer Hydraulics

Title: Engineer Hydraulics

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $77276 $125574

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Richmond District Office

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Are you someone driven by innovation with a passion for design We are looking for professionals with hydraulic engineering interest who can support the Virginia Department of Transportation in constructing new drainage designs to keep Virginia Safe and moving!

VDOTs Richmond District Location & Design Section is seeking an experienced designer to create and review drainage designs for VDOT municipal and land development roadway projects. You will investigate evaluate design and recommend solutions for drainage problems resulting from construction maintenance and citizen complaints. Position will complete work tasks using hydraulic software Microstation and other nonCADD applications; and assist in the management of projects/tasks including development of and management of scope schedule budget deliverables change management quality and status reports. Position will attend field reviews and project meetings; effectively communicate with VDOT staff contractors government agencies and the general public; and analyze and interpret engineering data and information.

In addition to a rewarding work experience VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits pretax spending accounts state funded short and longterm disability paid holidays vacation tuition assistance free wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3 official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 2010. If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

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Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of civil engineering principles as they relate to hydraulic roadway design and standard design technical knowledge
Engineering experience applying roadway design criteria construction methods standards specifications and materials
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering design and analysis programs
Experience applying peak discharge hydrology open and closed system design erosion and sediment control features and stormwater management
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers
Proficient in hydraulics of bridged waterways bridge scour analysis flood routing and calculation of runoff values
FEMA floodplain experience

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of VDOTs Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards
Knowledge of VDOT drainage policies design procedures and FEMA policies and procedures to include VDOTs Drainage Manual
A combination of training experience or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired
Work experience in transportation and engineering project management
PE License or EIT certification
DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Program Administrator Plan Reviewer or Inspector Certification
DEQ Stormwater Management Program Administrator Plan Reviewer or Inspector Certification

Special Instructions

Position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Fingerprint based background check references work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. Once on board this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability hours and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email postal mail fax or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may impact your interview eligibility.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices please visit Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants: Information

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.