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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Stormwater and Drainage Lead (TE3)

King County - Shoreline, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$79K/yr - $106K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a motivated, mission-driven Transportation Engineer 3 to join the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) as a Stormwater and Drainage Design Lead. This role involves leading stormwater and hydraulic design efforts for transportation projects statewide while ensuring compliance with environmental standards and mentoring project staff.

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Responsibilities

Lead stormwater and hydraulic design efforts for transportation projects statewide, using tools such as MGSFlood, StormShed3G, and other advanced modeling software

Conduct field investigations, drive to project sites to assess drainage conditions, examine existing conveyance systems and existing stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), identify potential sites for new stormwater BMP and new conveyance systems, and examine the project site to help identify constraints to the stormwater and hydraulic design

Analyze drainage basins and determine stormwater flows, seasonal construction flows, treatment BMP needs, and stormwater conveyance design requirements

Mentor and coach project staff across the state on stormwater and hydraulics design procedures

Apply statewide standards, including the Hydraulics Manual and Highway Runoff Manual

Identify and resolve stormwater and hydraulic design issues before final design

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering offices, environmental teams, and specialty groups to ensure projects are delivered successfully

Carry out various related duties that keep our hydraulics program running smoothly and effectively

Qualification

Hydraulics Engineering DesignHydrology Engineering DesignStormwater Engineering DesignHydraulic Modeling ToolsTechnical Workflows ManagementAnalysis of Drainage BasinsLeadership & MentoringService OrientationField InspectionCertificationsCommunication SkillsGrowth Mindset

Required

Hydraulics, Hydrology, and Stormwater Engineering Design: Foundational knowledge of engineering with focus on producing and delivering stormwater and hydraulic designs obtain through extensive experience, Engineering-in-Training certification or formal education

Technical Tools & Workflows: Experience using hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools and managing technical workflows. Skilled in managing digital workflows for storing, retrieving, and producing stormwater, hydrologic, and hydraulic data for use in technical reports and design documentation

Analysis & Reporting: Experience conducting analysis of drainage basins using various techniques to calculate stormwater flows such as MGSFlood, StormShed3G, and/or other hydraulic and hydrologic software to determine flow rates and volumes of stormwater

Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to mentor, train, and lead technical design staff in workflows, design principles, stormwater, hydrology, and hydraulics topics. Demonstrated experience communicating complex information to both technical and nontechnical audiences

Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth

Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others

A valid driver's license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles

Ability to perform field inspections

Ability to obtain WSDOT Water Crossing and Stream Restoration Design and Documentation certification within six (6) months of hire

Ability to obtain Highway Runoff Manual Training Workshop Certification within six (6) months of hire

Preferred

Hydraulic & Stormwater Analysis Tools: Experienced in calibrating, performing calculations, and interpreting results from FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, Bentley Surface Utility Design and Analysis (SUDA), and other WSDOT design tools

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.

Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!

Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more.

Insurance Benefits – Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Sick Leave – Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Vacation (Annual Leave) – Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Military Leave – Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave – Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.