Sr. Hydraulics Engineer (PE)

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
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