Water Resources Engineer: Highway Hydraulics & Floodplain

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) invites engineers with hydrology and hydraulics expertise to join the Hydrology and Hydraulics team in Lincoln, NE. The role involves applying hydrologic and hydraulic methods to highway drainage design, including floodplain, culvert, and storm sewer analyses, and coordinating with districts and consultants.

You will perform bridge site analyses, provide technical support, supervise staff, and contribute to Section 408 documentation for USACE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; FE exam within 1 year of employment.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required for PE I level at time of application or within 90 days.
• ABET/EAC-accredited program or equivalent required for engineer classification.

Responsibilities

• Provide hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for road drainage and bridge projects.
• Perform drainage design for culverts, storm sewers, and floodplain studies.
• Inspect field structures to assess drainage and hydraulic adequacy and document requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and provide training on hydrology and hydraulics.
• Coordinate with Roadway Design, Districts, and consultants and prepare 408 submissions.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Bridge design

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Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HY-8

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) invites engineers with hydrology and hydraulics expertise to join the Hydrology and Hydraulics team in Lincoln, NE. The role involves applying hydrologic and hydraulic methods to highway drainage design, including floodplain, culvert, and storm sewer analyses, and coordinating with districts and consultants.

You will perform bridge site analyses, provide technical support, supervise staff, and contribute to Section 408 documentation for USACE