About the Work UnitThis work unit exists to provide hydraulic engineering designs and permit clearances for plans and specifications.  Hydraulic design consists of planning and analysis for the construction, rehabilitation or repair of structures required for conveying or draining water under, along or over Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) highway facilities; permitting supports the same.  Monitor compliance with Federal and State requirements on all in-house, consultant, and Access Permit designs. Monitor consultants for compliance with CDOT drainage manual and project specific needs. In addition, this unit provides hydraulic expertise to the Region’s Maintenance forces and other state and federal agencies.  The unit will also participate in hydrologic and hydraulic research and career development opportunities with the State Hydraulics Engineer office, and has a lead role in developing the 2-Dimensional Quick Check process for delivery to a statewide program and associated training curriculum.About the PositionThis position is a fully-operational licensed engineer providing hydraulic engineering, design, and project management expertise to the Region. This includes: Design, Construction, maintenance, access, and local agency support; Project management and management of consultants; Developing 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional hydraulic analyses to inform and value engineer transportation projects in natural waterways; Developing and certifying that drainage plans and specifications for transportation projects meet or exceed professional, state and federal standards by applying hydraulic engineering theories, principles, practices and judgment in project design; Checking and approving the adequacy of drainage reports and hydraulic analyses and the designs of others; Managing the development of drainage project plans and specifications and certifying that drainage plans and specifications for transportation projects meet or exceed professional, state and federal standards by applying engineering theories, principles, practices and judgment in project design; Mentoring and training department personnel on drainage engineering work; Mentoring and training other Region hydraulic engineers and consultants who support CDOT efforts.Minimum Qualifications: Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land OR   Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from another state in the U.S.