Professional Engineer I - Hydraulics

State of Colorado; Greeley (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

PERA retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in Colorado is seeking a Professional Engineer I to provide hydraulic engineering design for highway projects in Region 4. You will ensure plans conform to contracts, manage staff and consultants, and support drainage and water quality requirements.

The role emphasizes hydrology, hydraulics, and project leadership with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and opportunities for growth within the CDOT engineering community.

Qualifications

• Current, valid PE license in Colorado or other state with ability to obtain Colorado license within six months.
• Experience in hydraulics and drainage design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience overseeing complex transportation design projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic design calculations for drainage on CDOT facilities.
• Prepare analyses, permit clearances, and certs to ensure safety and compliance.
• Review drainage designs with agencies and consultants.
• Support floodplain and water quality documentation to satisfy regs.
• Assist in estimating runoff and hydraulic hazards for projects.
• Coordinate with Resident/Project Engineers and manage consultants.

Skills

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Hydraulics design

Drainage design

Project management

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

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 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

The Region 4 (Northeastern Colorado) Central Program, Hydraulics Residency provides hydraulic engineering designs and permit clearances for plans and specifications. Hydraulic design consists of hydrologic and hydraulic 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.

About the Position

The Professional Engineer I, provides engineering expertise and judgement by applying engineering theories, principles, and standards to design highway projects, prepare analyses, reports, permit clearances, and certify plans and specifications. This position ensures all design and construction work strictly complies with contract documents to deliver safe high-performing transportation system in and near natural and human-made water systems. This position monitors the work of professional and paraprofessional support staff assigned to projects for conformance to a scope of work, agency policy and procedural directives, and oversees and approves the work of consultants on behalf of CDOT.

Major Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic design calculations, analysis and supporting documentation for draining water through, around and over CDOT transportation infrastructure;
• Document compliance with Colorado Drainage Law, review and comment on drainage designs with other agencies and consultants;
• Support the preparation of floodplain compliance and water quality compliancedocuments to satisfy local, state, regional and federal regulations under the National Flood Insurance Program;
• Review and comment on drainage designs with developers working in or near public rights-of-way;
• Review the adequacy of drainage designs of others and prepare comments to private and public entities;
• Support Project Engineers and Resident Engineers in Region 4 with technical assistance in preparing analyses and designs on road, bridge and culvert design, rehabilitation and repair projects;
• Prepare estimates of hydrologic runoff volumes and hydraulic distribution of hazards and impacts, and provide written and oral recommendations of appropriate methodology based on site conditions for review;
• Provide engineering judgement and expertise to investigate issues and prepare recommendations or options to resolve drainage problems encountered by roadway and bridge Maintenance forces;
• Support the Resident Engineer with balancing Residency workload and schedules;
• Assist in developing strategic plans for Region 4 and other Regions through the State Hydraulic Engineer;
• Develop new methods and products to improve customer service and optimize state resources;
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
• You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
• Daytime travel during business hours to regular work sites and attend project site visits, meetings and trainings
• Will be required to drive CDOT vehicles

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

Theexceptional applicantwill be an experienced Professional Engineer 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;
• Professional experience in hydrology and hydraulics design as a professional engineer;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience overseeing and managing hydraulic transportation design and construction projects;
• Knowledge and experience with hydrologic analysis in ungagged waterways, and hydraulic analysis with 1 - and 2- dimensional tools and techniques;
• Knowledge and experience with water quality and construction standards;
• Extensive professional knowledge and operational expertise across a broad range of engineering specialty areas;
• A history of progressively responsible project or program management experience, including the ability to successfully plan, organize, and manage multiple, concurrent projects or tasks of varying complexities;
• Maintaining current working knowledge of engineering best practices, CDOT procedures, regulations, and policies related to area of responsibility;
• Familiarity with AASHTO, FEMA, FHWA, MHFD and CWCB regulations, and Colorado Drainage Law;
• Familiarity with CDOT’s Drainage Design Manual, CDOT’s Bridge Design Manual and M&S Standards, HEC and HDS Series from FHWA, and associated software familiarity;
• Familiarity with application of culvert pipe material application;
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal and State rules and statutes;
• Experience with using a context-sensitive solutions process during final design and construction;
• Dedication to CDOT's mission, goals, and overall objectives;
• Credibility on technical matters with staff, peers, staff of other organization units, internal and external customers, and local stakeholder groups;
• Strong, analytical, decision making, reasoning, and problem-solving skills and experience;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders, staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities to accomplish the organization's goals;
• Ability to work with people to achieve a common vision/common goalsincludingnegotiating with individuals or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions; building consensus through give and take;
• Ability to promote communication, teamwork, mutual respect and trust among statewide working groups;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Passion for safety;
• Fluency in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Project, Suite, SAP and the ability to quickly learn other software systems

The Hiring Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

1. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with Info Cubic.

Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([e-mail]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

ADAAA accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Angelita Sims at [e-mail].

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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