Engineer Hydraulics - Bristol District Job at State of Virginia, Bristol, Bristol County, VA

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  • State of Virginia
  • Bristol, Bristol County, VA

Job Description

Title: Engineer Hydraulics - Bristol District

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $67,646 - $109,925

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Bristol District Office

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you someone driven by innovation, with a passion for design? We are looking for professionals with hydraulic engineering interest, who can support the Virginia Department of Transportation in developing new drainage designs to keep Virginia Safe and moving!

VDOT's Bristol District Location & Design Section is seeking a designer to create and review drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control designs in the process of construction plan production for VDOT, municipal, and land development roadway projects. You will investigate, evaluate, design, and recommend solutions for drainage problems resulting from construction, maintenance, and citizen complaints. This position will assist the District Hydraulic Engineer with completing work tasks using hydraulic software, Microstation, and other non-CADD applications; and assist in the management of projects/tasks including development of and management of scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports. In this role you will participate in field reviews and project meetings; effectively communicate with VDOT staff, and external customers; and analyze and interpret engineering data and information.

Interested in playing a pivotal role in engineering the Virginia transportation system? This could be a great fit for you!

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Minimum Qualifications

* Engineering experience applying design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.

* Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering design and analysis programs.

* Experience applying peak discharge hydrology, open and closed system design, erosion and sediment control features, and stormwater management.

* Proficient in hydraulics of bridged waterways, bridge scour analysis, flood routing and calculation of run-off values.

* Knowledge of civil engineering principles as they relate to hydraulic, roadway design and Standard Design technical knowledge.

* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.

* FEMA floodplain experience.

Additional Considerations

* Work experience in transportation engineering project management.

* Knowledge of VDOT's Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards.

* PE license or EIT certification.

* Knowledge of VDOT drainage policies, design procedures and FEMA policies and procedures to include VDOT's Drainage Manual.

* 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.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: to review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants":

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth's telework policy.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Meyer

Phone: 276-213-1791

Email: jessica.meyer@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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