Hydraulics Engineer (Professional Engineer I) - Denver

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DESCRIPTION OF JOB

About the Position
This position is in CDOT’s Region 1 Central Engineering Program in Denver. As the Hydraulic Engineer, you will provide hydraulic engineering expertise to the Region. This includes providing construction and maintenance support and developing and certifying that hydraulic plans and specifications for transportation projects meet or exceed professional, state, and federal standards by applying hydraulic engineering theories, principles, practices, and judgment in project design. You will perform design calculations, analysis, and supporting documentation for draining water through, around, and over CDOT transportation infrastructure, document compliance with water-related regulations, review and comment on drainage designs with other agencies and consultants, support the preparation of floodplain compliance documents, review the adequacy of drainage designs of others, and support Project Engineers and Resident Engineers with technical assistance in preparing analyses and designs on roadway design, rehabilitation, and repair projects.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the hydraulic oversight engineer for all assigned CDOT, Local Agency, and Permits projects and submittals;
• Review drainage construction plans, specifications, and reports prepared by consultants, local entities, and private developers to make sure that designs meet appropriate federal, state, and local engineering standards;
• Work with Project Managers in developing work scopes, person-hour estimates, consultant section input, and hydraulic deliverables for CDOT projects;
• Apply current engineering hydraulic principles, theories, design specifications, applicable design standards, and engineering expertise to develop safe, efficient, and economical hydraulic designs;
• Perform analysis of roadway and bridge geometry, river modeling and structure opening recommendations, and floodplain mapping;
• Propose and implement design alternatives or concepts and make recommendations based on professional engineering judgment;
• Prepare/oversee the preparation of design drawings using ORD;
• Utilize professional engineering license to stamp and approve designs for assigned projects and use various hydraulic related software packages (HY-8, HEC-RAS, WMS, etc.);
• Perform field visits for project scoping, site inspection, and investigation related to drainage maintenance problems; quickly identify the source and/or contributing factors of drainage related issues, identify effective solutions, and prepare engineering guidance to aid in correcting the problem;
• Participate in various committees;
• Other job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.

OR

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from another U.S. state’s Board of Licensure. If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license, it will be a condition of employment to obtain your Colorado PE license within six months of hire.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license, must obtain Colorado PE license within six months of hire. If not a current Colorado resident, you must move to Colorado before you can start in this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The exceptional applicant will be an experienced Professional Engineer in the area of Hydraulics and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Hydraulic engineering experience, specifically pertaining to highway drainage projects;
• Civil engineering design and construction knowledge and experience, including current working knowledge of civil engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;
• A history of progressively responsible highway design project management experience;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making ability;
• Excellent planning, organizational, time and project management skills and experience;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Experience managing budgets to ensure cost effectiveness of projects or programs;
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Experience negotiating with individuals or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions; experience building consensus through give and take;
• Flexibility/adaptability in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Ability to work effectively in independent and team situations;
• Passion for safety;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Google applications and Gmail, MS Project, MicroStation, ORD, familiarity with SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
• Experience with the Watershed Modeling System (WMS), Surface Modeling System (SMS), HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, the FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, HEC-HMS, HY-8, and other similar hydrologic/hydraulic software;
• Familiarity with the most recent versions of the suite of Hydraulic Engineering Circulars published by FHWA;
• Ability to produce major hydraulic structure design, including floodplain encroachment considerations, fish passage requirements, bank stabilization, foundation scour countermeasures, proposed bridge freeboard/vertical alignment, and stream/bank grading plan production.

• Serve as the hydraulic oversight engineer for all assigned CDOT, Local Agency, and Permits projects and submittals;
• Review drainage construction plans, specifications, and reports prepared by consultants, local entities, and private developers to make sure that designs meet appropriate federal, state, and local engineering standards;
• Work with Project Managers in developing work scopes, person-hour estimates, consultant section input, and hydraulic deliverables for CDOT projects;
• Apply current engineering hydraulic principles, theories, design specifications, applicable design standards, and engineering expertise to develop safe, efficient, and economical hydraulic designs;
• Perform analysis of roadway and bridge geometry, river modeling and structure opening recommendations, and floodplain mapping;
• Propose and implement design alternatives or concepts and make recommendations based on professional engineering judgment;
• Prepare/oversee the preparation of design drawings using ORD;
• Utilize professional engineering license to stamp and approve designs for assigned projects and use various hydraulic related software packages (HY-8, HEC-RAS, WMS, etc.);
• Perform field visits for project scoping, site inspection, and investigation related to drainage maintenance problems; quickly identify the source and/or contributing factors of drainage related issues, identify effective solutions, and prepare engineering guidance to aid in correcting the problem;
• Participate in various committees;
• Other job duties as assigned