Engineer Hydraulics; Richmond District

The Richmond District Office is located in South Chesterfield, Virginia and is at the heart of the Commonwealth representing both urban and rural environments. We are looking for professionals with experience in hydrology and hydraulic design. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you. This position offers exceptional recruitment incentive options for new external candidates which may include one or more of the following: sign-on bonus, student loan repayment, VA College 529 plan, or annual leave grant.

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 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.