|
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
|
|
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
|
|
Position Number: 00113677 |
Description Activated On: 2/27/2026 3:53:03 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position is established in the Bureau of Design Delivery, Environmental Policy Development Division, Hydrology and Hydraulics Section. The primary purpose of this position is to perform advanced civil engineering work. As a Senior Civil Engineer (Hydraulic), this position will contribute to the management of a quality assurance and guidance program for hydrology and hydraulics (H+H) design under the direct supervision from their supervisor. This position also assists in developing and recommending for implementation, statewide engineering policies in assigned areas of expertise. This Position Reports to a Civil Engineer Manager and works with all Central Office Bureaus, FHWA, Consultants, Contractors, Districts, and various outside technical and professional agencies. Applies engineering practices and principles to make sound decisions and judgments related to the completion of work assignments. |
|
Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Work involves the preparation or review of complete engineering plans, investigations, studies and designs that have complex features and require the independent selection of courses of action for which well established guidelines are not available. Employees are required to take responsibility for their own work products. On specific assignments, employees may be directed to lead the work effort in collaboration with other employees within the work unit. Performs advanced and complex civil engineering work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Applies a variety of advanced engineering duties associated with the hydraulic design, analysis, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, related hydrologic structures, and other civil engineering projects. Independently performs or monitors preliminary hydraulic engineering studies, prepares plans, details, and specifications, and recommends designs for technical hydraulic features. Functions as a coordinator or administrator for a specialized District or statewide engineering functions, as needed. Monitors the preparation of construction plans being prepared by consultant engineers; reviews hydrology and hydraulic studies; makes field trips in conjunction with hydrology and hydraulic studies and the development of design details; reviews plan’s in progress and upon completion; provides guidance regarding agency policies and engineering standards and requirements. Serves as a lead engineer for a design team by reviewing all complete calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical correspondence for overall technical completeness and accuracy. Reviews complete hydrology and hydraulic designs including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, design computations, and other supporting data submitted by consultant engineering firms for conformance with project scope and program requirements. Reviews erosion and sedimentation control plans for the construction of various projects such as bridges, culverts, stream channel relocation's, and similar projects. Analyzes and solves hydrology and hydraulic engineering problems using analytical and numerical computer modeling techniques, evaluates the suitability and reliability of various models for site-specific situations, and modifies existing computer models to meet the unique needs of the assigned program. The computer modeling programs include, but is not limited to: • HEC-RAS (Hydrologic Engineering Center - River Analysis System) • HEC-HMS (Hydrologic Modeling System) • USGS Steam Stats (United States Geological Survey) • Aquaveo WMS Watershed Modeling System • Aquaveo SMS Surface-water Modeling System • HY-8 As needed, conducts field inspections to determine the compliance status of a permitted facility from a hydrology and hydraulic engineering standpoint and recommends appropriate corrective action. Participates in natural disaster response activities, including conducting site investigations, providing technical advice on hydrologic and hydraulic issues to Districts, upper management, Central Office Bureaus, Municipal Officials and Property Owners. Assists in developing site specific restoration plans and serves as an investigator on disaster response efforts. Develops the Hydrology and Hydraulic components of a statewide environmental regulatory program, including regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods and technical guidance, and participates in program evaluations. Applies Hydrology and Hydraulic engineering principles to the review of in-house or consultant plans to verify Hydrology and Hydraulic engineering calculations, analyzes and resolves design flaws, and resolve constructability issues for project improvement. Provides technical assistance, design procedure guidance, and statewide consultation services to the Districts, Management, and the Central Office Bureaus on hydrologic and hydraulic design of water obstructions, encroachments, and roadway drainage. Assists in field reviews, to resolve any problems and recommends corrective actions. Monitors, with or without the aid of a computer or program, observed and predicted precipitation amounts, stream gauges, flood warnings, and advisories to determine which bridges and approach roadways are, or may be, impacted during flooding events and potential flooding events within the state. Performs engineering reviews of complex waterway and permit submissions which include all bridges, culverts, channel changes, and flood plain encroachments prepared by consultants and Engineering Districts to assure conformance with Department, Commonwealth, and Federal laws and regulations. Reviews the hydrologic and hydraulic design to ensure they are based on sound engineering elements and good engineering judgment. Reviews scour calculations as part of these projects. Assists, in providing coordination and liaison to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and/or other agencies as required. Performs engineering reviews of complex pipe conveyance systems prepared by consultants and Engineering Districts to ensure conformance with the Department, Commonwealth, and Federal criteria. Contributes to the management and maintenance of all computerized software related to hydrology and hydraulics, including all permitting programs for statewide utilization. Performs acceptance testing and reviews software’s technical documentation. Participates in task-forces, committees, meetings and statewide work-groups in areas beneficial to the Department and to study issues for a specific program area or for issues that cross program lines. These would include but is not limited to the following: • Keystone Environmental ePermitting System (KEeS) Development Team • FHWA Everyday Counts (EDC) initiative for 2D hydraulic modeling • Bridge Watch work group • Seed mix work group • Pollinator work group • Bridge and Culvert Task-force • HH and Permit Coordinators group • Resiliency Team Conducts engineering reviews of complex erosion and sedimentation control and post-construction stormwater management plans submitted with applications for Department permits that involve large and complicated construction projects. Conducts hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for encroachment permits involving complex highway bridge and culvert projects. Conducts detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies in conjunction with the planning or design of hydraulic structures and prepares feasibility studies for flood protection projects that consider the technical and economic aspects of the proposed projects. Designs or leads design team members in the development of complete flood protection projects; performs complex engineering calculations, such as the hydraulic design of spillways, culverts and conduits, and the hydraulic design of structures with unusual loading or foundation problems; directs design calculations of design team members; and prepares technical specifications for methods, materials or products that are not included in the Department’s standard specifications. Participates in the development, revision or review of Department policies, standards, criteria and procedures. Performs other related duties as directed by Supervisor or Section Chief for Highway Design and Technology Section. Safety: 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. 5. Evaluate the contractor’s operations: • Immediately stop unsafe actions • Engage in ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor’s leadership 6. Promote a CULTURE that emphasizes SAFETY as a core value: • Immediately stop any unsafe actions. • Incorporate safety into all discussions, deliberations, and decisions. • Continuously communicate the safety direction. • Inspire employees to be a MODEL for safety. • Encourage and support safety initiatives and programs by participating. • Recognize safety daily. • Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements. • Learn and improve through After-Action Reviews (AAR’s) • Enforce accountability. Succession Planning: Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Department Green Plan Policy: As part of PennDOT's MS4 obligations including NPDES Permit compliance and stockpile good housekeeping, all Construction Inspection Employee, Manager & Supervisor and Maintenance Employee, Manager & Supervisor PD's must include the following statement: Commit to following the Departments Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principals. Failure to comply with Department Green Plan Policy shall be documented in employee's performance review. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.5-hour day. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Work is assigned and reviewed by the Hydrology and Hydraulic Section Manager. Employee can make recommendations regarding engineering decisions in hydrology and hydraulic engineering. Employee can make engineering decisions on advanced hydrologic and hydraulic issues. Employee applies engineering principles to interpret data and assist in the creation of plans, reports, studies, policy, and research. Employee uses independent judgment used on complex projects. Employee receives detailed instruction from the Hydrology and Hydraulic Section Manager for more complex assignments. |
||||||||||||||||||||
Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
||||||||||||||||||||
Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
|