Title: Engineer Hydraulics - Lynchburg District

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer II

Hiring Range: $82,448-$133,978

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Lynchburg District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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 hydrology, hydraulic design, stormwater management and erosion control design to keep Virginia safe and moving!

Job Duties

VDOT's Lynchburg District is seeking a District Hydraulic Engineer (PE) to supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff. Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of engineering activities. Lead projects across functional areas of the department. Provide project management and leadership to include planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities of staff and resources. Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

The District Hydraulic Engineer (PE) will manage roadway and transportation related design projects with a specific focus. Oversee hydraulics related issues complying with applicable processes, schedules, budgets, design criteria, standards and specifications. Provide technical support to others in hydrology, hydraulic design, stormwater management and erosion control design. Supervise and train staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.


• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering design and analysis tools.


• Progressively responsible engineering experience investigating and resolving design issues and managing multiple projects simultaneously.


• Valid Professional Engineer's license.


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.


• Experience with roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.


• Civil Engineering experience related to hydraulic and roadway design and standard design technical knowledge.
  
  


• Knowledge of VDOT drainage policies and design procedures to include familiarity with VDOT's Drainage Manual.
  
  


• Experience in peak discharge hydrology, hydraulic analysis, open channel flow and storm sewer systems.


• Valid DEQ Dual Combined Administrator Certification, or ability to attain within One Year of Start Date.

Additional Considerations

• Skill in coaching, counseling and training others in civil engineering principles, as well as effectively planning and scheduling work.
  
  


• Experience in roadway drainage design and hydraulics and hydraulic analysis of bridges and other major drainage facilities using appropriate computer technology.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Postings without a specified close date, can be closed after a five (5) consecutive workday minimum posting requirement has been met. 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.

This recruitment can be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the posting close date.

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.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Valid driver’s license. References, work history, and professional certifications will be verified. Requires satisfactory results from a fingerprint-based criminal history record check and DMV driving record check. Position may be required to work during emergencies and inclement weather on nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

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”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore,
advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Contact Information

Name: Shanon Gardner

Phone: 434-907-7704

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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). Service-Connected 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 800-552-5019.

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.