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$77k–$126k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 12d ago
Apply by Aug 8
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves developing and reviewing hydraulic models and drainage designs for roadway and bridge projects to ensure compliance with standards. It also requires managing project schedules, budgets, and coordinating with internal staff, consultants, and government agencies.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in peak discharge hydrology, stormwater management, and FEMA floodplain policies. A PE license or EIT certification and a background in Civil Engineering are highly desired.
Full job description
Assist the District Eng Hydraulics to meet drainage design requirements. Support roadway, maintenance and bridge design staff in hydrology and hydraulic principles and design. Develop and design hydraulic models and drainage design elements of right of way and construction roadway plans. Review hydrologic and hydraulic design for drainage facilities prepared by others. Review projects with a specific focus. Oversee hydraulics related issues complying with processes, schedules, budgets, design criteria, standards and specifications. Provide technical advice, guidance and training regarding assigned engineering program areas. Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations. Provide engineering support and consultation related to engineering program area. Effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
How you will contribute:
Analysis and Technical Reporting: Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
Assist Residency and Other Field Staff: Assess and resolve a variety of issues.
Communication: Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
Computer and CADD Skills: Complete work tasks using hydraulic software, MicroStation, MS Office and other non-CADD applications. File project related correspondence, CADD files and project information.
Engineering Process Management: Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects. Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Hydraulic Design Review: Perform hydraulic design reviews of drainage designs for VDOT, municipal and land development roadway projects. Attend field reviews and project meetings. Provide guidance and technical assistance to roadway designers.
Hydraulic Investigations and Designs: Investigate, evaluate, design and recommend solutions for drainage problems resulting from construction, maintenance and citizen complaints. Meet with individuals and organizations involved and coordinate activities.
Manage Assigned Activities: Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
Project Engineering: Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports. Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.
Project Management and Documentation: Organize work and monitor work tasks such that hydraulic designs and design tasks are completed in accordance with project scheduling and in support of VDOT programs. Manage time and adjust priorities of work activities.
Special Assignments: Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
Teamwork and Customer Service: Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values, and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.
What will make you successful:
Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings.
Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
Knowledge engineering specifications and standards.
Knowledge of VDOT drainage policies, design procedures and FEMA policies and procedures to include VDOT's Drainage Manual.
Knowledge of VDOT's Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards.
Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles as they relate to hydraulic and roadway design and Standard Design technical knowledge.
Knowledge of peak discharge hydrology, open and closed system design, erosion and sediment control features and their application, stormwater management principles and design.
Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
Knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Engineering experience applying roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
Experience applying peak discharge hydrology, open and closed system design, erosion and sediment control features, and stormwater management.
FEMA floodplain experience.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles as they relate to hydraulic, roadway design and Standard Design technical knowledge.
Proficient in hydraulics of bridged waterways, bridge scour analysis, flood routing and calculation of run-off values.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering design and analysis programs.
Additional Considerations:
A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, or related field desired.
Erosion and Sediment Control Program Administrator Inspector or Plan Reviewer Certification.
Knowledge of VDOT drainage policies, design procedures and FEMA policies and procedures to include VDOT's Drainage Manual.
Knowledge of VDOT's Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards.
PE license or EIT certification.
Work experience in transportation engineering project management.
Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position: Competency Model
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 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 questions 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: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:
Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
Responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels to help Keep Virginia Moving.
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1906
Headquarters
Richmond, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
40,262
Total funding
$2M
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels. And, through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, it provides funding for airports, seaports, rail and public transportation.
Virginia has one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the country, covering 57,867 miles of state-maintained roadways. Our mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy and improves our quality of life.
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