Bridge Hydraulics Engineer
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$30.577

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012109 Bridge Hydraulics Engineer (Open)

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Job Description:
Are you looking for a leading-edge design position on a variety of bridge projects across the state in the engineering discipline of hydrology and hydraulics? Are you looking for an opportunity for growth through on-the-job training with a highly skilled bridge hydraulics design staff? If so, come join The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and become an integral member of the Bridge Division!

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
•Military leave
•Tuition reimbursement program
•Dependent tuition reimbursement with partnering community colleges
•Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
•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
•Opportunity to 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
•Friendly and supportive teammates

Job Duties

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis at state highway bridge-sized structure sites. Assemble and analyze hydrologic parameters to develop flood frequency data that is used for defining bridge design requirements.
• Analyze floodplains to define structure size requirements, identify bridge design parameters, set road grades across the floodplains, assess environmental impacts and requirements for channel countermeasures. Use Professional Engineering license to certify project floodplain development requirements for the department.
• Utilize two-dimensional hydraulic modeling software to analyze floodplains and flow dynamics needed for state highway bridge and culvert design. Will also use current engineering methods and technology to help ensure scour stability of designed and repaired bridges.
• Field inspect structures to assess hydraulic adequacy, scour, floods, channel geomorphology, floodplain characteristics, maintenance requirements, wetland impacts, and survey adequacy.
• Prepare preliminary bridge and final box culvert data plans utlizing 3D CAD and two-dimensional hydraulic analysis.
• Review hydrology and hydraulics of needed state/local/county bridge design projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with an emphasis on water resources.

Other:

• Engineering degrees must be from an EAC/ABET-accredited program (or evaluated by NCEES as equivalent).
• Occasional out of town travel may be required with infrequent overnight stays and some availability to work extended hours to assure project delivery.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation is required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices as they relate to water resources engineering, hydrology and hydraulics, the transportation industry, and bridge design.
• Knowledge that includes utilizing various forms of survey (ground, bathymetric, LiDAR, etc.) to aid hydraulic model development.
• Hydrologic analysis knowledge and background with rainfall runoff methods, gage station analysis, and regression equation analysis.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing technical documents that include HEC-18, HEC-14, and Bulletin 17-C.
• Skills with hydraulic modeling software for use with hydraulic structure design and floodplain modeling with a preference for two-dimensional hydraulic modeling experience.
• Preferable software experience will include HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, CAD (OpenRoads, Civil3D, etc.), and GIS (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, etc.).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn new software and modeling techniques as they become well suited for the bridge hydraulics section.
• Strong ability to problem solve while incorporating innovative and trusted solutions for highway bridge transportation projects.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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