Engineer-In-Training II, Hydraulics - Eagle

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CSEAP counseling

Wellness program

Credit union membership

Employee discount program

PERA retirement

Job summary

The State of Colorado's CDOT is seeking an EIT II in the Region Hydraulics Unit to provide hydraulic engineering design, analysis, and support for drainage projects on CDOT roadways.

Under supervision of a licensed engineer, you will prepare design calculations, review drainage designs with agencies and consultants, and use Open Roads Design software to develop plan sets that meet federal and state standards. This role includes benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• EIT II in hydraulics unit under licensed engineer supervision
• Design calculations and reports for drainage projects
• Review drainage designs with agencies and consultants

Responsibilities

• Provide hydraulic design and analysis support for CDOT plans.
• Review drainage designs with agencies and consultants.
• Prepare hydrologic runoff and hydraulic hazard estimates.
• Develop plan sets and specifications for roadway projects.
• Prepare design calculations and reports with project teams.
• Support R3 Maintenance hydraulics.
• Investigate drainage problems and coordinate with consultants.
• Review LA bridge projects for FHWA requirements.
• Advise on floodway impacts and revisions.
• Utilize consultant design and management services for larger projects.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance.
• Estimate work hours for task orders and review consultant deliverables.
• Negotiate consultant work hours and contracts.
• Monitor consultant progress and budget.
• Provide design and funding solutions for maintenance projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Hydrologic analysis

Open Roads Design

Collaboration with project staff

Tools

Open Roads Design

Job description

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

About the Work Unit

Provide hydraulic engineering designs and permit clearances for plans and specifications. Hydraulic design consists of planning and analysis for the construction, rehabilitation or repair of structures required for conveying or draining water under, along or over Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) highway facilities; permitting supports the same. In addition, this unit provides hydraulic expertise to the Region’s Maintenance forces. The position will prepare plans utilizing Open Roads Design software for inclusion in project construction plan sets.

About the Position

This position is to provide engineering expertise and support to the PE II position in the Region Hydraulics Unit. Positions at this level perform under the supervision of a license engineer to provide engineering expertise and support to the Region Hydraulics Unit. The EIT II is the second position in the professional training series. The EIT II has increased responsibility and performance in which knowledge of basic engineering theories, concepts and principles are learned and applied.

This position will provide design calculations, analysis, and construct supporting documentation for draining water through, around and over CDOT transportation infrastructure. Review and comment on drainage designs with other agencies and consultants in collaboration with the Hydraulic Unit Lead. Support the preparation of floodplain compliance documents to satisfy local, state and federal regulations, review the adequacy of drainage designs of others and prepare comments to private and public entities, and support Project Engineers and Resident Engineers in Region 3 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

• Duties performed under the guidance and supervision of a licensed engineer.

• Provide in-house hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis support to the Region Design Team, PE I and PE II professionals at CDOT for inclusion into CDOT construction plans and strategic plans.
• Provide final recommendations, design reviews, and direction on how to solve complex drainage issues in collaboration with the Hydraulics Unit PE I and project staff.
• Prepare estimates of hydrologic runoff volumes and hydraulic distribution of hazards and impacts
• Determine current engineering principles and theories, design specifications, and federal, state, and local design standards to develop plan sets and specifications for roadway projects.
• Design calculations and reports in close and consistent collaboration with Project Engineers, Resident Engineers and the Hydraulics Unit Lead.
• Provide hydraulic support for the R3 Maintenance.
• Investigate and make recommendations for drainage problems related to roadway and bridge maintenance, and coordination of available consulting resources available to the Hydraulics Unit.
• Review developer plans and local agency plans that involve work in or adjacent to the CDOT ROW, or outside the ROW if Federal funds are being used for an LA project. These plans/proposals must be reviewed for hydraulic concerns and accuracy.
• Review LA bridge (BRO) projects for FHWA requirements for appropriate free board, hydraulic capacity, scour, etc. Give directions as to the appropriate requirements to maintain FHWA funding.
• Give direction for impact to the regulated floodway and any resulting revisions needed for the project.
• Utilize consultant design and management services for larger projects.
• Inspect work performed by the contractor to ensure compliance with the standards and specifications for the particular project.
• Responsible for the work hour estimates for task order preparation, approval and processing of consultant billings, and review of consultant deliverables.
• Negotiate with consultants the work hours necessary to complete the work as defined in the scope of services and recommend approval of task orders or supplemental contracts required for consultant services.
• Monitor consultant progress to adhere to consultant deliver work products on time and under agreed task order. Assessing if additional time or budget is appropriate to accomplish the work.
• Provide design and funding solutions to be accomplished by maintenance staff or by procuring a contractor on maintenance projects.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

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