Hydraulic Engineer - Natrual Resources Water Division
Company: State of Indiana
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Hydraulic Engineer - Natrual Resources Water Division
Date Posted: Mar 11, 2023
Requisition ID: 420293
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50
executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse
workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects
across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana
employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's communities every
day.
At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and
inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and
equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the
State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer,
reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals
with disabilities to complete the application and interview
process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to
review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
About the DNR Division of Water:
The Division of Water collects, maintains, and provides water
resource information. This includes administering surface and
groundwater resource assessments, alleviating flood disaster
damages, regulating floodplain areas, reviewing dam and levee
projects, and educating the community about water efforts and
conservation.
About the Job:
As the Hydraulic Engineer, you will be responsible for working as a
senior level engineer in the Engineering Service Center analyzing
and reviewing data regarding the water resources of the state. In
this position, you will review and perform hydraulic and hydrologic
assessments required under the Indiana Flood Control Act, the
Indiana Floodplain Management Act, the Indiana Dam Safety Act, and
the National Flood Insurance Program.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Review and perform hydraulic and hydrologic computer modeling
following Division standards and procedures for all program
areas.
Serve as the technical and field leader for multi-agency review
teams.
Advise senior leadership, local officials and other stakeholders on
issues related to Fluvial Erosion in streams, including review of
ongoing erosion problems, reviewing possible solutions and
remediation, and reviewing or preparing mapping related to
identifying Fluvial Erosion hazard zones.
Assist Engineering Service Center GIS mapping staff and mapping
contractors in preparing and updating Floodplain mapping.
Perform and interpret statistical analysis and methodologies
relevant to flow frequency.
Assist the Dams and Levee Safety section in the review of
hydrologic and hydraulic evaluation of existing and proposed Dams
and Levees. Perform cursory reviews of levee systems for potential
accreditation per FEMA standards.
Prepare reports, letters, and memos on findings.
Make recommendations to the Engineering Section Manager on
objectives and solutions to assigned work.
Advise and direct during emergency conditions on streams, lakes,
dams, and levees as necessary.
Assist with presenting floodplain management and dam and levee
safety information in public forums and seminars.
Provide expert testimony for legal and legislative initiatives.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may
change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for
employment:
Bachelor of Science degree in civil, environmental or agricultural
engineering with an emphasis around soil and water.
Must have passed the Engineering Intern Exam with two (2) years of
applicable work experience or three (3) years of applicable work
experience without having passed the exam. An applicable Masters
Degree is recognized as providing one (1) year of work
experience.
Specialized knowledge in hydrologic and hydraulic engineering, or
experience in regulatory review of engineering plans.
Specialized knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and
methodologies of water resources engineering.
Ability to adapt to changing engineering practices and technologies
in the field of hydrology, hydraulics, dam safety and floodplain
mapping.
Knowledge of the Flood Control Act permitting process.
Knowledge of Floodplain Mapping Layer and FEMA Flood Insurance Rate
Maps.
Ability to solve complex problems and make recommendations on
solutions.
Ability to write accurate and detailed technical reports.
You must satisfy the following requirements to continue
employment:
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for
full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as
vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift
card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state
contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for
hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed
outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with
employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a
variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time
off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral
health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is
committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based
on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide
equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of
employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race,
color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or
veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the
letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require
reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can
request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel
Department at [email -protected]
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes
equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and
applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the
transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look
forward to reviewing your application.
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