Title: Sr. Hydraulics Engineer (PE)

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer II

Hiring Range: $109,655-$178,069

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: NOVA District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NOVA VDOT is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer (PE) to 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. This role will review drainage design work performed by consulting engineers in addition to providing assistance in the resolution of hydraulic related problems that arise during the design, construction and post construction phases of roadway and related projects. This role will serve as technical lead regarding issues of hydraulic design and provide significant input into the establishment and implementation of hydraulic policies and procedures as well as conduct training and workshops.

Specific Responsibilities include:

Responsible Charge Engineer- Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.

Design Software- Complete hydraulic design tasks using appropriate design software. Use Microstation and GEOPAK to incorporate hydraulic design features into construction plan set.

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.

Policies and Procedures- Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area.

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.

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.

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. Aid 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.

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. 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.

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.

Communications- Communicate effectively with customers internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Professional Engineer's license.
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 interpreting and applying local, state and federal transportation laws, regulations
and guidelines.
Valid Professional Engineer's license.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design
software.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to investigate and resolve design issues and to manage multiple projects.
Experience in designing stormwater management and erosion and sediment control plans.
Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices related to transportation,
roadway and hydraulics design.
Experience applying drainage policies and design procedures.

Additional Considerations

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

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.

Valid Driver’s License. Fingerprint based background check, references, work history, and DMV records check will be conducted.
A valid Professional Engineer license in Virginia or eligible for transfer to Virginia and must maintain as condition of employment. If Professional Engineer’s license is from another state, selected candidate must show proof of application and payment for VA licensure at time of hire.
All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.

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.

RMS/PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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.

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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees/.

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. Click on Mission statement, shared values, and code of ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

All candidates selected for an interview may be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process.

Fingerprint-based background checks, 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. 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.

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.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/pathways/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Danielle Rayner

Phone: 703-259-2378

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.