Engineer Hydraulics

and the job listing Expires on February 27, 2026

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.