Senior Hydraulics Engineer: Drainage & Projects Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers is seeking a District Engineer Hydraulics to support drainage design, hydrology principles, and hydraulic modeling for roadway plans. The role involves reviewing designs, guiding staff, and providing technical advice across projects with a focus on drainage facilities and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include developing hydraulic models, conducting reviews, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and managing multiple projects to meet

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.
• FEMA floodplain experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret engineering data and information; prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Assist Residency and Other Field Staff; assess and resolve a variety of issues.
• Communicate with VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects.
• Perform hydraulic design reviews of drainage designs for roadway projects; attend field reviews and meetings.
• Investigate, evaluate, design and recommend solutions for drainage problems; coordinate activities.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities to meet deliverables.
• Manage projects including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables and status reports.

Skills

Engineering principles

Effective communication

Project management

Hydraulics knowledge

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

PE license or EIT certification

Tools

MS Office

Hydraulic design software

Engineering design software

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers is seeking a District Engineer Hydraulics to support drainage design, hydrology principles, and hydraulic modeling for roadway plans. The role involves reviewing designs, guiding staff, and providing technical advice across projects with a focus on drainage facilities and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include developing hydraulic models, conducting reviews, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and managing multiple projects to meet