Professional Engineer I - Hydraulics

Salary : $93,432.00 - $102,756.00 Annually
Location : Greeley, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 4
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 10601 W Greeley, CO 80634
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: angelita.sims@state.co.us
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description of Job
About the Work Unit

The Region 4 (Northeastern Colorado) Central Program, Hydraulics Residency provides hydraulic engineering designs and permit clearances for plans and specifications. Hydraulic design consists of hydrologic and hydraulic 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.

About the Position:
The Professional Engineer I, provides engineering expertise and judgement by applying engineering theories, principles, and standards to design highway projects, prepare analyses, reports, permit clearances, and certify plans and specifications. This position ensures all design and construction work strictly complies with contract documents to deliver safe high-performing transportation system in and near natural and human-made water systems. This position monitors the work of professional and paraprofessional support staff assigned to projects for conformance to a scope of work, agency policy and procedural directives, and oversees and approves the work of consultants on behalf of CDOT.

Major Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic design calculations, analysis and supporting documentation for draining water through, around and over CDOT transportation infrastructure;
• Document compliance with Colorado Drainage Law, review and comment on drainage designs with other agencies and consultants;
• Support the preparation of floodplain compliance and water quality compliance documents to satisfy local, state, regional and federal regulations under the National Flood Insurance Program;
• Review and comment on drainage designs with developers working in or near public rights-of-way;
• Review the adequacy of drainage designs of others and prepare comments to private and public entities;
• Support Project Engineers and Resident Engineers in Region 4 with technical assistance in preparing analyses and designs on road, bridge and culvert design, rehabilitation and repair projects;
• Prepare estimates of hydrologic runoff volumes and hydraulic distribution of hazards and impacts, and provide written and oral recommendations of appropriate methodology based on site conditions for review;
• Provide engineering judgement and expertise to investigate issues and prepare recommendations or options to resolve drainage problems encountered by roadway and bridge Maintenance forces;
• Support the Resident Engineer with balancing Residency workload and schedules;
• Assist in developing strategic plans for Region 4 and other Regions through the State Hydraulic Engineer;
• Develop new methods and products to improve customer service and optimize state resources;
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
• You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
• Daytime travel during business hours to regular work sites and attend project site visits, meetings and trainings
• Will be required to drive CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.

OR

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from another U.S. state's Board of Licensure. If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license, it will be a condition of employment to obtain your Colorado PE license within six months of hire.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license, must obtain Colorado PE license within six months of hire. If not a current Colorado resident, you must move to Colorado before you can start in this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Theexceptional applicantwill be an experienced Professional Engineer and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Professional experience in hydrology and hydraulics design as a professional engineer;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience overseeing and managing hydraulic transportation design and construction projects;
• Knowledge and experience with hydrologic analysis in ungagged waterways, and hydraulic analysis with 1 - and 2- dimensional tools and techniques;
• Knowledge and experience with water quality and construction standards;
• Extensive professional knowledge and operational expertise across a broad range of engineering specialty areas;
• A history of progressively responsible project or program management experience, including the ability to successfully plan, organize, and manage multiple, concurrent projects or tasks of varying complexities;
• Maintaining current working knowledge of engineering best practices, CDOT procedures, regulations, and policies related to area of responsibility;
• Familiarity with AASHTO, FEMA, FHWA, MHFD and CWCB regulations, and Colorado Drainage Law;
• Familiarity with CDOT's Drainage Design Manual, CDOT's Bridge Design Manual and M&S Standards, HEC and HDS Series from FHWA, and associated software familiarity;
• Familiarity with application of culvert pipe material application;
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal and State rules and statutes;
• Experience with using a context-sensitive solutions process during final design and construction;
• Dedication to CDOT's mission, goals, and overall objectives;
• Credibility on technical matters with staff, peers, staff of other organization units, internal and external customers, and local stakeholder groups;
• Strong, analytical, decision making, reasoning, and problem-solving skills and experience;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders, staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities to accomplish the organization's goals;
• Ability to work with people to achieve a common vision/common goals including negotiating with individuals or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions; building consensus through give and take;
• Ability to promote communication, teamwork, mutual respect and trust among statewide working groups;
• Being open to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles;
• Passion for safety;
• Fluency in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Project, Suite, SAP and the ability to quickly learn other software systems

Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
4. A detailed chronological resume.
5. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.