Professional Engineer I - Hydraulics

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 the 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.

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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 compliance documents 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

The exceptional applicant will 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 goals including negotiating 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

Applicant Checklist 
 
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. 

4. A detailed chronological resume.

5. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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. 

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

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