Standards & Statewide Hydraulic Engineer

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a technical expert with strong management skills to be responsible for overseeing all Central hydraulic design activities for the department. You will oversee all Standard Specification and Drawing processes as defined in the Standards Manual.

The successful candidate will work independently with little supervision. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have strong self-management and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Principal Duties
As the Standards & Statewide Hydraulic Engineer, you will:

• Act as the technical authority on all drainage design and information for UDOT.
• Act at the Standards Committee Secretary overseeing the Standard Specification and Drawing processes.
• Manage and update the applicable Division Manuals.
• Provide guidance on all bridge scour projects and be part of the bridge scour rating committee to ensure that bridges across the state are up to date and safe.
• Provide direction for drainage and stormwater needs for all of UDOT.
• Assess the feasibility of incorporating proposed research findings.
• Coordinate with other UDOT groups for updates to design manuals including making changes to manuals as needed.
• Coordinate activities with other discipline groups and staff in the agency to ensure drainage needs are met.
• Serve as a liaison with other agencies and government entities as needed in all drainage requirements to advocate for a fully functioning drainage system and to protect UDOT assets.
• Possibly participate in the selection of consulting firms.
• Provide training to UDOT staff.
• Participate in site visits when needed.

Minimum Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must:

• Be registered as a professional engineer (PE) in Utah.
• Have at least two (2) years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE.

Preferences
Preference may be given to those with at least one of the following:

• At least four (4) years of experience in hydraulic design and scour analysis and roadway and structure projects.
• Experience in project delivery processes including roadway and hydraulic design.
• Experience in utilization of the Department Specification Writing and Drawing Development Guide.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Here are some of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclusive:

• Understanding of UDOTs Project Development process.
• Understanding of UDOTs permit and application process.
• Understanding of UDOTs Project delivery system, and the QC/QA process.
• Good communication skills as well as the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• The ability to give and take clear verbal or written direction well.
• Manage and coordinate team needs, activities, and/or tasks.

Supplemental Information
Here is some information you should be aware of:

• Working Conditions - Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Physical Requirements - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, Enhance quality of life through transportation. We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

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