Engineer Hydraulics (Richmond District)

Engineer-SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

VA College 529 plan

Annual leave grant

Job summary

Engineer-SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc. is looking for experienced professionals in hydrology and hydraulic design at their Richmond District Office. This position offers exciting recruitment incentives and responsibilities include assisting in drainage design, supporting roadway design staff, and providing technical advice.

Ideal candidates should have a background in Civil Engineering, proficiency in design software, and knowledge of VDOT standards. The role promises opportunities for professional development and impactful work in transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Engineering experience applying roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, and specifications.
• Experience applying peak discharge hydrology and stormwater management.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to hydraulic and roadway design.

Responsibilities

• Assist the District Eng Hydraulics to meet drainage design requirements.
• Support staff in hydrology and hydraulic design.
• Develop and design hydraulic models and drainage elements.
• Review hydrologic and hydraulic design for drainage facilities.
• Provide technical advice regarding engineering program areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Roadway design criteria application

Hydrology and hydraulic design

Computer software proficiency

Education

Civil Engineering or related field

PE license or EIT certification

Tools

Engineering design and analysis software

Job description

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.

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.
• 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.