Professional Engineer 1 – Hydraulic Engineer

Oregon Department of Transportation
Highway Division – Region 1
Geo/Hydro/Hazmat Unit
Portland

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The role:  

Stormwater facilities, culverts, fluvial processes, erosion control…do you have an interest in becoming an expert on how these conditions impact northwest Oregon? We are recruiting for a hydraulic engineer to join our innovative Region 1 Geo/Hydro/Hazmat Unit! In this role, you will work closely with roadway designers, environmental staff and our team to develop designs for the conveyance and treatment of storm water runoff and erosion control.

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Analyze and design stormwater facilities, bridge hydraulics, stream bank stabilization and culverts.

• Design plans, specifications and cost estimates for stormwater management facilities for transportation projects.

• Solve unusual or difficult engineering problems and assemble technical input from various staff and stakeholders.

• Perform hydraulic studies for bridge and culvert replacement projects.

• Complete stormwater studies, designs and reviews for highway projects.

• Perform culvert hydraulic studies for replacement, rehabilitation and modification projects.

• Perform complex stream bank stabilization designs using conventional and bio-stabilization methods.

• Meet permit requirements for all water-related issues.

• Manage multiple projects and ensure their successful delivery.

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.

• May work in the field; field hazards include working on rough terrain in adverse weather, high volume traffic, exposure to heavy equipment, construction traffic and unstable and steep slopes.

• Frequent regional travel required and, at times, occasional statewide travel.

• Occasional overtime, night or weekend work or overnight travel required. 

• This position frequently communicates with members of the public and media.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 10 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.

• Live, work and play in Portland, Oregon!

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