Job Description

Description

Join the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Hydraulics team in Roadway Design and help designers/engineers in the aspects of hydrology and hydraulics as it relates to highway infrastructure. NDOT is seeking a Professional Engineer to act as a resource and handle a variety of tasks from project delivery to helping the NDOT Districts with unique drainage questions as they arise. You will have the opportunity to deal with a broad range of issues including culverts, storm sewers, stormwater treatment, floodplains, levees/dams, drainage analysis, and much more.

At the Nebraska Department of Transportation, we reward our employee\'s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Free parking

Pay range for this position is $39.302 - $57.937 . The pay rate is commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints.

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Examples of Work

Working in the Roadway Design Division under the Hydraulics Section Head, you will provide hydrologic and hydraulic technical support to the Roadway Design Division, NDOT Districts, consultants hired by the Department, and other state and federal agencies. You will also supervise at least one other engineer and a student intern.

Your duties will also include highway project drainage design, drainage studies of existing and future culverts and storm sewer systems, guidance and training of all levels of roadway design personnel and consultants, permit review and recommendations, floodplain analysis and certification, wetland studies and design, hydraulic software investigation and support, and development of Section 408 documentation for submittal to USACE for projects impacting levees, dams or other civil works projects. Drainage studies are also performed analyzing existing conditions and conditions that occur after construction, or conditions that are proposed due to development.

You will also review hydrology and hydraulics for projects for designers/engineers when needed and provide training to designers/engineers on the design floor related to hydrology and hydraulics.

For project delivery, the most important tasks you\'ll perform will be related to floodplain analysis and certification of the NDOT highway project and impacts on a floodplain in order to submit a floodplain permit to the floodplain administrator. In addition, a floodplain memo completed by a professionally qualified staff, who is a registered engineer with hydraulics expertise, is required for all NDOT state highway projects to meet FHWA\'s regulations for categorical exclusions and location hydraulic studies found in 23 CFR 650.111. Other project delivery components are related to drainage basin delineations, hydrology and flow calculations, culvert hydraulics, storm sewer design and analysis, stormwater treatment in Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4), detention basins, and energy dissipation.

Other duties will include being involved in proposed hydrology and hydraulic research projects and taking part on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), as well as developing ideas and general Statements of Need for research proposals.

Training sessions are required to be arranged, scheduled and presented for stormwater treatment in MS4 communities on a regular basis of every 12-18 months. You\'ll also assist with the annual culvert and storm sewer class that is held every summer at NDOT.

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor\'s degree in an engineering discipline and one year of experience performing professional level engineering assignments. Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license at the time of application and be licensed by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects at time of employment or be able to obtain such license within 90 days of employment.

PREFERRED: Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Hydrology and Hydraulics. Minimum of five years\' experience in hydrology and hydraulics including experience with hydrology methods such as the rational method and NRCS method. Experience with culvert hydraulics and FHWA\'s HY-8 program and energy dissipation. Experience with storm sewer design and analysis.

OTHER: Rare out of town travel may be required, with infrequent overnight stays, and working extended hours to assure project delivery. Requires a valid driver\'s license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Regular and reliable attendance is also required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic engineering principles related to the design and construction of highway projects.
• Hydrology understanding of the Rational Method and NRCS methods, channel and culvert hydraulics, energy dissipation, stormwater treatment, and storm sewer analysis and design.
• Working knowledge in at least some of the following computer programs: Microsoft Office Programs - Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook; Computer Aided Drafting Programs - MicroStation / OpenRoads; ArcGIS, Global Mapper; Hydraulic Design Software - FHWA\'s Hydraulic Toolbox and HY-8, HEC-RAS, Hydraflow Hydrographs / Storm Sewers / Express, etc., NDOT\'s Rational Method Calculator, etc.
• Familiarity with NDOT\'s Roadway Design Manual, Drainage & Erosions Control Manual, and Standard Specifications.
• Familiarity with Nebraska floodplain regulations, laws and state minimum standards and FEMA.
• Familiarity with Section 408 related to USACE-regulated levees, dams, and civil works projects.
• Understanding of drainage in Nebraska\'s Sandhills.
• Strong organizational, public relations, and customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, or under the direct supervision of an engineer as part of a small design team.
• Must be able to provide one-on-one training with engineer and designers, as well as larger classroom style trainings.

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