What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydraulics Design Final Reviewer (TE4) position at State of Washington?
About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a Headquarters Hydraulics Design Final Reviewer to support the State Hydraulics Office in delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation solutions while advancing the agency’s values of safety, innovation, leadership, and sustainability. This position will lead the development, analysis, and implementation of stormwater and hydraulic policies, including guidance from the WSDOT Hydraulics Manual and WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual, and provide expert hydraulic design, review, analysis, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency environmental regulations. The Headquarters Hydraulics Design Final Reviewerwill collaborate with region hydraulics staff and project engineering offices statewide, supports infrastructure design aligned with natural processes to reduce long-term risk and environmental impacts, and delivers training on stormwater and drainage design topics. A strong candidate will possess advanced hydraulic engineering and stormwater management expertise, knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and training abilities, and the capacity to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while providing technical leadership.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Headquarters Hydraulics Design Final Reviewerwill:
- Conduct analysis of drainage basins using various techniques to calculate stormwater flows.
- Use MGSFlood, StormShed3G, and other commercially available hydraulic and hydrologic software.
- Review and implement statewide stormwater and hydraulic policies.
- Review, update, and implement the I-4 Stormwater Retrofit Management Plan.
- Assist the Stormwater Manager in creating statewide stormwater and hydraulic policies in the Hydraulics Manual and Highway Runoff Manual.
- Provide design, construction, and maintenance support for stormwater and hydraulic issues statewide.
- Conduct a detailed review of hydraulic reports and other stormwater and hydraulic designs.
- Develop and conduct training for WSDOT staff and non-WSDOT staff on the Highway Runoff Manual, Hydraulics Manual, and hydraulics and hydrology software and tools used by WSDOT.
- Provide instruction on the use of hydraulic analysis software when requested by region personnel.
- Develop new and maintain existing stormwater and hydraulic software and keep them up to date.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
Technical Expertise
- Functions as a statewide technical expert in stormwater and hydraulic design.
- Interprets and applies stormwater, hydraulic, and hydrologic systems to complex infrastructure challenges.
- Performs advanced stormwater and hydraulic analyses in accordance with FHWA and AASHTO standards as well as Washington Department of Ecology standards.
- Leads development, updates, and maintenance of advanced stormwater and hydraulic modeling tools such as MGSFlood, StormShed3G, and associated WSDOT stormwater and hydraulic design spreadsheets; oversees data management for design support.
- Develops, updates, and reviews technical standards and contributes to agency manuals and documentation.
- Independently resolves complex engineering problems with sound technical judgment.
- Leads field assessments in varied terrain including steep slopes and remote environments.
Leadership and Communication
- Provides coaching and technical mentorship to engineers at all levels.
- Develops and delivers statewide training programs in stormwater, hydraulics and hydrology.
- Communicates technical content clearly across written, verbal, and visual platforms.
- Leads collaboration with internal teams and external partners to support program goals.
Organizational Values
- Maintains a respectful and inclusive work environment that encourages diverse perspectives.
Growth Mindset
- Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Service-Oriented
- Takes action to meet the needs of others.
The following qualifications are also required:
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
- Ability to travel to various sites for field investigations.
- Licensed Professional Civil Engineer in Washington State.
- A WSDOT Hydraulics Scour Certification within 6 months of hire.
- A WSDOT Water Crossing and Stream Restoration Design and Documentation certification within 6 months of hire.
- A WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual Training Workshop Certification within 6 months.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:
Extensive Engineering Expertise
- Demonstrated knowledge of civil engineering principles related to stormwater, hydraulics, and hydrology, typically gained through formal education and/or professional experience.
Stormwater and Hydraulic Modeling and Software Proficiency
- Experienced in calibrating, performing calculations, and interpreting results from stormwater and hydraulic software, such as MGSFlood, StormShed3G, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, Bentley Surface Utility Design and Analysis (SUDA), and WSDOT stormwater and hydraulic tools to support engineering decisions across diverse project settings.
- Skilled in managing digital workflows for storing, retrieving, and producing stormwater, hydrologic, and hydraulic data for use in technical reports and design documentation.
Stormwater and Hydraulic Design Standards
- Demonstrated knowledge of stormwater and hydraulic design including stormwater conveyance design and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) design.
- Ability to apply Highway Runoff Manual and Hydraulic Manual design guidelines and requirements when performing or reviewing stormwater and hydraulic designs.
- Skills to lead statewide forums to discuss and identify stormwater and hydraulic design issues for possible changes to the Highway Runoff Manual and Hydraulic Manual.
- Ability to provide direct support to region hydraulic offices and Project Engineering Offices to resolve stormwater and hydraulic issues.
*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- The position may be eligible for the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
- In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit, please visit www.uscis.gov
Why WSDOT
- 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. Go to State Benefits for more information.
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How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-00279 in the subject line.
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