Senior Engineer Hydraulics

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.

How you will contribute:

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 will make you successful:

Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.

Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.

Ability to design stormwater management and erosion and sediment control plans.

Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.

Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.

Ability to interpret and apply local, state and federal transportation laws, regulations and guidelines.

Ability to investigate and resolve design issues and to manage multiple projects.

Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments.

Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications and regulations.

Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence.

Comprehensive knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics design to include peak discharge, hydraulic analysis, open channel flow, flood routing and culvert and storm sewer hydraulics.

Knowledge of VDOT drainage policies and design procedures and VDOT Drainage Manual.

Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to transportation, roadway and hydraulics design.

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering.

Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and cost estimation.

Knowledge of project management processes.

Knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.

Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.

Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications.

Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.

Skill in delivering exemplary customer service and the ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees.

Skill in negotiating.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software.

Skill in the use of design software.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Additional Considerations:

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.

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