Senior Hydraulics Engineer - R1

Salary: $43.13 - $68.44 Hourly
Location : Weber County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 40170
Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
Unit: 1208 DOT R1 Hydraulics
Opening Date: 01/23/2024
Closing Date: 2/6/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Michelle Boone, mboone1@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: UDOT Region One,166 Southwell St.,Ogden, UT, 84404
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Schedule Code Description: This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Current State employees who have already passed a probationary period will not be required to complete another one.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Utah Department of Transportation is looking for a talented and experienced engineer to join their team as a Senior Hydraulics Engineer (Engineer IV) with the Region One office in Ogden, Utah.
This is a senior level engineering position. As a Senor Hydraulics Engineer, you will provide technical support to internal and external customers in designing and analyzing roadway drainage systems. You will serve as a design lead for the Region on storm drain network design, hydrology, detention/retention basin design, bridge scour evaluation and mitigation, and culvert and open channel flow design. You will provide support to Construction and Maintenance personnel for roadway drainage issues.
Principal Duties
As a Senior Hydraulics Engineer, you will help produce quality plans and provide oversight on projects done by our consultant partners. In this position you will:

• Be a design lead for the Region on roadway drainage design and analysis for successful project delivery.
• Design and prepare biddable plans, engineer's estimates and special provisions for construction projects.
• Teach and train others in best practices and use of hydraulic engineering software.
• Provide training, mentoring, and leadership to junior roadway designers and hydraulic designers.
• Write specifications and compile advertising plan packages, calculate quantities, volumes, and cost estimates, prepare reports, and participate in public involvement.
• Work with, coordinate, and supervise consultants, or contract employees, in the performance of the contracted duties.
• Provide plan set review for drainage on encroachment permit applications.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate
The best qualified candidate will:

• Have an active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 58-22.
• Have 2 years of professional engineering experience post Professional Engineer licensure.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be familiar with the principles and practices of civil engineering; pertinent laws, rules and regulations.
• Be familiar with Openroads Designer and other hydraulic software such as: SRH2D, HEC-RAS and FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox.
• Be creative and innovative, exercising sound professional judgment in advanced engineering techniques and theories.
• Have strong management/leadership skills and professionalism in working with customers.

This position may be filled at the Engineer III level (salary range $35.49 - $57.56) or the Engineer II level (salary range $32.57 - $54.53) for applicants without a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah and 2 years professional engineering experience.
For the Engineer III level, the ideal candidates will have:

• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah in accordance with the provisions of Utah code Annotated 58.22.

For the Engineer II level, the ideal candidates will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering and,
• Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and,
• Completed at least two years of post-graduate engineering experience. (A Master's degree, in a related field, may be considered for one year of post-graduate experience.

Why You Should Join Our Team
You will receive great health and retirement benefits. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
The Agency
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Supplemental Information

• 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: Moderate - Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. I have read and understand these statements.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statements.

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Are you a current UDOT employee?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of engineering experience do you have following your licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE)?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

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If you are not a Registered Professional Engineer, have you passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam & have at least two (2) years of post graduate progressively responsible engineering experience? Please attach a copy of your FE exam results. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

• Already a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• FE and 2 years post-graduate engineering experience
• No

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How many years of experience do you have with designing and producing plans for roadway drainage systems?

• None
• 1 year or less
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

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If you have experience with designing and producing plans for roadway drainage systems, please provide details related to your experience, including your role and duties, and the project(s) that provided this experience.
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How many years of experience do you have with Openroads Designer modeling software?

• None
• 1 year or less
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

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What is your experience using hydraulic engineering and modeling software? Please list the type and the number of years you have with this software.
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Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin (including in-laws and step relatives), or cohabitating employees.

• No
• Yes

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